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Job outlook for bio medical technicians in the United States
Are bio medical technician jobs in demand?
Yes, bio medical technician jobs are in demand. Bio medical technician demand is projected to grow 17% from 2018 to 2028.
Bio medical technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of bio medical technician jobs and the average bio medical technician salary over time.
Bio medical technician jobs over time
Bio medical technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 784 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 803 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 802 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 790 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 793 | 0.00% |
Average bio medical technician salary over time
Bio medical technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,490 | $29.08 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $58,846 | $28.29 | --0.7% |
| 2024 | $59,270 | $28.50 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $57,798 | $27.79 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $56,685 | $27.25 | --0.1% |
Bio medical technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of bio medical technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where bio medical technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for bio medical technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,912 | 34% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 232 | 33% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 415 | 31% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 297 | 31% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 386 | 29% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 218 | 29% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 854 | 28% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 242 | 28% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 204 | 28% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 177 | 28% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,827 | 27% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,845 | 27% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,625 | 27% |
| 14 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 495 | 27% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 459 | 27% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 3,362 | 26% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 778 | 25% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 519 | 25% |
| 19 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,078 | 24% |
| 20 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,913 | 23% |
Most common cities for bio medical technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muskegon | 3 | 8% | $59,269 |
| 2 | Logan | 2 | 4% | $66,650 |
| 3 | Clinton | 1 | 4% | $51,555 |
| 4 | Palo Alto | 2 | 3% | $86,988 |
| 5 | Berwyn | 1 | 2% | $59,178 |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $59,553 |
| 7 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $65,760 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph | 1 | 1% | $52,441 |
| 9 | Silver Spring | 1 | 1% | $62,059 |
| 10 | Sioux City | 1 | 1% | $50,320 |
| 11 | Tyler | 1 | 1% | $64,683 |
| 12 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $65,357 |
| 13 | Urban Honolulu | 1 | 0% | $51,481 |
BIO Medical Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to bio medical technician professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the bio medical technician job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the bio medical technician industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of bio medical technician experts
Glen P. Miller
The University of New Hampshire's Central Science
How do you envision technology impacting BIO Medical Technicians in the next 5 years?
Glen P. Miller: The chemistry field is constantly impacted by advancements in scientific instrumentation, hardware, and software, especially those that cut across adjacent fields like biology and materials science. Job seekers should be well-grounded in current technologies while aware of recent developments and trends.
Bio medical technician jobs
Updated November 20, 2020