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Job outlook for biochemical engineers in the United States
Are biochemical engineer jobs in demand?
Yes, biochemical engineer jobs are in demand. Biochemical engineer demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Biochemical engineer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of biochemical engineer jobs and the average biochemical engineer salary over time.
Biochemical engineer jobs over time
Biochemical engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 134 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 134 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 134 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 125 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 116 | 0.00% |
Average biochemical engineer salary over time
Biochemical engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,094 | $46.20 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $92,060 | $44.26 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $90,145 | $43.34 | --0.3% |
| 2022 | $90,396 | $43.46 | --0.1% |
| 2021 | $90,442 | $43.48 | +1.5% |
Biochemical engineer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of biochemical engineer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where biochemical engineers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for biochemical engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 292 | 42% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,254 | 18% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 211 | 16% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 154 | 16% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,280 | 15% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 602 | 15% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 831 | 14% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 799 | 14% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 758 | 14% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,034 | 13% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 901 | 12% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 369 | 12% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 66 | 11% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 702 | 10% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 111 | 10% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 77 | 10% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 932 | 9% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 853 | 9% |
| 19 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 568 | 9% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 307 | 9% |
Most common cities for biochemical engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skokie | 1 | 2% | $92,634 |
| 2 | Framingham | 1 | 1% | $98,462 |