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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · SOC 17-2031
13.3% AI Exposure — Medium
$109,370
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
1,500
Proj. Annual Openings
23,480
Employment (OEWS 2025)
87/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure13.3%
AI Resiliency87/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure3.8%
Top Skills
1.Critical Thinking
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Active Listening
4.Complex Problem Solving
5.Judgment and Decision Making
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
Common titles: Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician (Biomedical Tech), Engineer, Process Engineer, Research Engineer
Representative Tasks
- •Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
- •Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.
- •Design or develop medical diagnostic or clinical instrumentation, equipment, or procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.
- •Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
- •Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
- •Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
- •Prepare technical reports for internal use.
- •Design medical devices or appliances.
- •Research engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes.
Tools & Technologies
Autodesk AutoCAD · hotDassault Systemes SolidWorks · hotExtensible markup language XML · hotMicrosoft Azure software · hotMicrosoft Teams · hotMicrosoft Visual Basic · hotSAS · hotThe MathWorks MATLAB · hotADInstruments LabChartGait analysis software
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
4.5%
Avg AI Exposure
2
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 13.3% | 3.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 15% Bright |
| Median Salary | $109,370 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 87/100 | N/A |