Biomedical Engineers in Oregon
Considering a career as a Biomedical Engineer in Oregon?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Biomedical Engineers in Oregon are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Biomedical Engineers in Oregon is growing faster than average.
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Biomedical Engineers in Oregon earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Biomedical Engineers Work in Oregon?
In 2018, there were 200 Biomedical Engineers working in the state.
There were 300 Biomedical Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 100 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 215 Biomedical Engineers working in it, which means Oregon has fewer Biomedical Engineers than average.
Job Projections for Oregon
Jobs for Biomedical Engineers in this state are growing at a rate of 15.6% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.0%.
Oregon Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 30 annual job openings, and 370 total jobs in 2026 for Biomedical Engineers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,600 annual jobs and 22,800 total jobs in 2026.
What do Biomedical Engineers Make in Oregon?
In 2018 wages for Biomedical Engineers ranged from $67,160 to $129,810 with $83,090 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $32.29 to $62.41. The median hourly rate was $39.95.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $39.61 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.34.
The median salary in Oregon is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Oregon Metros for Biomedical Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Biomedical Engineers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 200 | $86,520 |
Top States for Biomedical Engineers Employment
View the list below to see where most Biomedical Engineers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3,530 | $96,590 |
| Massachusetts | 2,020 | $94,640 |
| Illinois | 1,500 | $98,050 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,340 | $76,440 |
| Minnesota | 1,250 | $111,860 |
| Texas | 900 | $95,380 |
| Maryland | 670 | $100,170 |
| Ohio | 640 | $79,250 |
| Utah | 590 | $69,810 |
| Colorado | 570 | $95,840 |
| Indiana | 570 | $82,560 |
| Florida | 530 | $72,330 |
| Washington | 480 | $84,530 |
| New York | 440 | $89,610 |
| Tennessee | 440 | $62,890 |
| Michigan | 360 | $76,440 |
| North Carolina | 350 | $87,320 |
| Georgia | 220 | $78,520 |
| New Jersey | 210 | $91,230 |
| Wisconsin | 210 | $69,330 |
Below are the states where Biomedical Engineers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $111,860 |
| Connecticut | $101,920 |
| Maryland | $100,170 |
| Illinois | $98,050 |
| Arizona | $97,120 |
| Nevada | $96,980 |
| California | $96,590 |
| Colorado | $95,840 |
| Texas | $95,380 |
| Massachusetts | $94,640 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By UC Davis College of Engineering under License
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