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.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $84,780 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $40.76.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
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| National Annual | $84,780 | ||
| National Hourly | $40.76 | ||
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A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 160 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 10 percent and an estmated 180 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 2 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
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| New Mexico | 160 | 180 | 0.95% | 2 |
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| Albuquerque | 20 | 30 | 2.55% | 1 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
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| Central | 20 | 30 | 2.55% | 1 |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Biomedical Engineers usually need Bachelor's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 45% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 38% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 13% |
| Master's Degree | 3% |
| Some College Courses | 0% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Crownpoint Institute of Technology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://205.242.219.103/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | |
| + Dine College Crownpoint Center | ||
| Website:http://www.dinecollege.edu/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr. | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | |
| + Dine College Shiprock | ||
| Website:http://www.dinecollege.edu/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr. | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | |
| + Navajo Technical College | ||
| Website:http://www.navajotech.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr. | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Engineers | New Mexico State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyor 2nd Floor 2550 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 547-4565 www.sblpes.state.nm.us/ | 2010 | 7,400 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
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| Administrative and Support Services | * |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | * |
| Hospitals | * |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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