The amount a biomedical engineer earns is dependent upon education, experience, and type of employer. In October 2019, Indeed.com reported the average salary for biomedical engineers was $75,609. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, biomedical engineers had a median yearly income of $88,550 in May 2018. At the low end of the pay scale, 10 percent earned less than $51,890 per year, and at the high end, 10 percent earned more than $144,350 annually. Biomedical engineers who worked for scientific research and development services averaged $101,140 per year, while those who worked for colleges, universities, and professional schools earned about $76,510 per year.

Biomedical engineers can expect benefits from employers, including health insurance, paid vacation and sick days, and retirement plans.

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