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Biomedical Engineers in The United States
(Ingenieros biomédicos)
Biomedical Engineers -- Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 17-2031.00 |
| Career Interests | IR |
| Minimum education required | (Bachelor) Bachelor's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.35 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 19,800 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 20,500 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 1,500 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $55,280 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $97,090 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $148,210 |
| Career Cluster | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas) |
| Major Occupational Group | Architecture and Engineering |
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