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Occupation ยท SOC 17-2031

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers: can it be done remotely?

Yes, usuallyTeleworkable share: 100%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of bioengineers and biomedical engineers can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 21,860 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $106,950 ($51.42 an hour).

US employment

21,860

Median annual wage

$106,950

Mean annual wage

$115,020

Median hourly wage

$51.42

Education and training

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

4

Considerable preparation

Pay by state

Top 5 by nominal pay

  1. Wisconsin$129,440
  2. Oregon$129,020
  3. California$125,700
  4. Washington$125,010
  5. Minnesota$124,760

Top 5 after cost of living

  1. Wisconsin$137,560
  2. Oklahoma$133,480
  3. Ohio$127,150
  4. Minnesota$126,500
  5. New Mexico$126,400
Full pay-by-state comparison

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OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Natural Sciences Managers$161,180$54,230 (+50.7%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. Massachusetts3,920
  2. 2. California2,900
  3. 3. Texas1,750
  4. 4. Ohio1,470
  5. 5. Indiana970
  6. 6. Washington970
  7. 7. New York920
  8. 8. Minnesota720
  9. 9. Pennsylvania690
  10. 10. Florida670

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Wisconsin$129,440
  2. 2. Oregon$129,020
  3. 3. California$125,700
  4. 4. Washington$125,010
  5. 5. Minnesota$124,760
  6. 6. Arizona$121,680
  7. 7. Ohio$117,960
  8. 8. Oklahoma$117,250
  9. 9. New York$117,180
  10. 10. New Mexico$116,560

Median annual wage. Based on 38 states and territories with published figures.

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