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Job outlook for biomedical engineering supervisors in the United States
Are biomedical engineering supervisor jobs in demand?
Biomedical engineering supervisor job and salary trends over time
Biomedical engineering supervisor jobs over time
Biomedical engineering supervisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 335 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 364 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 386 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 370 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 392 | 0.00% |
Average biomedical engineering supervisor salary over time
Biomedical engineering supervisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $85,652 | $41.18 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | $84,533 | $40.64 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $81,889 | $39.37 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | $81,417 | $39.14 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $79,179 | $38.07 | --0.7% |
Biomedical engineering supervisor jobs by state
Most common states for biomedical engineering supervisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 205 | 30% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 124 | 20% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 155 | 16% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 108 | 15% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 86 | 15% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 106 | 14% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 961 | 13% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 899 | 13% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 728 | 13% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 541 | 13% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 138 | 13% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 987 | 12% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 378 | 12% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 166 | 12% |
| 15 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 101 | 12% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 391 | 11% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 181 | 11% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 116 | 11% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 136 | 10% |
| 20 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 484 | 9% |
Most common cities for biomedical engineering supervisors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $97,919 |
Biomedical Engineering Supervisor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of biomedical engineering supervisor experts
University of Maine
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Medical College of Wisconsin
University of Delaware
Florida Institute of Technology
Framingham State University
What will help Biomedical Engineering Supervisors increase their earning potential?
Marilyn Cipolla PhD: Computational and coding skills are increasingly being needed in many areas of BME, including image processing, robotics, digital health, wearable sensing, protein engineering and computational biology. Computational approaches can add a dimension to many other areas in BME as well. Also, working in collaboration with other disciplines. BME is already interdisciplinary; however, working with other engineering disciplines (electrical, computer, mechanical) will likely be more important as areas such as robotics and image processing expand.
What Biomedical Engineering Supervisor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Timothy Lannin: I've asked industry leaders the question 'why would you hire a bioengineer to a team instead of hiring a mix of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and biologists?' They gave a few insights. First, bioengineers design and execute great experiments. Biological things are squishy and messy, and although some things can be explained with math models and physics/chemistry, proving reliability comes down to experimentation. Some among engineers, bioengineers do that more than most other engineering disciplines. Bioengineers live at the interface between science (discovering new knowledge) and engineering (using knowledge to solve problems). Second, there is a breadth in bioengineering training that allows bioengineers to speak the language of many disciplines. There is training in mechanics, electronics, and biology that a bioengineer can use to bring teams together. Third, bioengineering has emerged with a number of techniques (e.g. genetic manipulations) that are specific to this discipline, that are the best way to solve many problems.
What general advice would you give to a Biomedical Engineering Supervisor?
Karissa Tilbury Ph.D: It is critical to demonstrate that you are a lifelong learner. Take online courses, develop portfolios of your work to showcase and learn the art of negotiating.
What Biomedical Engineering Supervisor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Karissa Tilbury Ph.D: With the use of AI, the importance of critical thinking is vital. I anticipate that this will continue as critical thinking is what separates us from AI technology.
Professor Alejandro Ojeda
ProfessorWhat Biomedical Engineering Supervisor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Professor Alejandro Ojeda: As amazing new technologies such as AI invariably become mainstream, I believe, however, that the skills which will become even more important and valuable aren’t necessarily technical, but rather intra and interpersonal. Great engineering is, has always been, and will always be about *people*. Machines and computers are wonderful tools, but they will never replace the human element. They’re complimentary, not substitutive. The most successful engineers are those who have mastered the ability to lead, to communicate effectively, to reciprocate, to think critically and creatively, to feel comfortable taking risks, to problem solve, to prioritize, to make difficult decisions, to work well within teams, to show confidence in adversity, to perform under pressure, and to self-motivate and self-validate.
What will help Biomedical Engineering Supervisors increase their earning potential?
Professor Alejandro Ojeda: Accept the fact that this is only the beginning of your journey. Despite how well prepared and knowledgeable you are coming out of engineering school, there is still so much to learn and discover. Keep an open mind. Make it your ethos to become approachable and coachable. You will now have the time and latitude to actively pursue your interests and grow as an engineer. Learn something new every day. You’d be amazed at how many seasoned engineering professionals are willing to teach you and train you if you are willing to ask.
What general advice would you give to a Biomedical Engineering Supervisor?
James Blanchette: Health care is a massive industry. Individuals with a strong quantitative background will have opportunities to engage in entrepreneurship, optimization of devices/processes and advancing fundamental knowledge. This work can be done in a field which has a positive impact on the quality of life of those around you.
What Biomedical Engineering Supervisor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
James Blanchette: People with degrees in Biomedical Engineering generally work within the broader engineering field where it interfaces with patient care and the life sciences. The daily tasks will vary broadly as biomedical engineers may focus on: imaging; biomaterials; discovery and delivery of therapeutics; modeling and simulation of biological processes; and biomechanics.
Colin Briskey
Visiting Assistant Professor of VoiceUniversity of Massachusetts - Lowell
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
What general advice would you give to a Biomedical Engineering Supervisor?
Colin Briskey: While I would give slightly different advice for someone who is soon to graduate, has graduated and is looking for a job, or has graduated and is starting a job, there are some universal pieces of advice that I've found useful.1) Your environment should be full of opportunities. Take advantage of them. Whether there are technical/soft skill training opportunities inside/outside the institution, or opportunities to simply observe a senior personnel doing what you hope to do one day, pursue the opportunities that interest you and match with your professional goals the most. If you find yourself in an organization that doesn't create opportunities for their employees/students, you may want to look for another organization. 2) Along those lines, find your people. There are a seemingly infinite number of quotes that reflect the sentiment, but the idea is that you'll be influenced most by those around you; not the geographical region or the size/shape of your desk. As you look toward your next position/opportunity, consider how the values of that institution match with yours. If they don't, there's no amount of pay and compensation that will keep you happy in that position after 3-5 years.
What Biomedical Engineering Supervisor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Colin Briskey: Like the associated curricula, Biomedical Engineering jobs are so multi-disciplinary that this is a difficult question to answer. I'll speak to an emerging intersection within Biomedical Engineering; between cell and tissue engineering and drug development. The FDA has recently gained congressional authorization and further signaled that in vitro models may now serve as Drug Development Tools (DDTs) and, in some cases, take the place of small animal testing. Once the FDA releases the detailed criteria for qualifying in vitro DDTs, there will be a strong push within industry toward developing qualifying tissue models and the internal infrastructure necessary to apply them at scale. The skill sets necessary to thrive in that emerging market will be aseptic culture techniques, development and/or operation of multiplexed bioreactors, extracellular electrophysiology and impedance spectroscopy, and induced pluripotent stem cell differentiation, to name a few. Additionally, there will be new positions related to the regulatory compliance of qualifying and using qualified DDTs.
What will help Biomedical Engineering Supervisors increase their earning potential?
Colin Briskey: Like the associated curricula, Biomedical Engineering jobs are so multi-disciplinary that this is a difficult question to answer. I'll speak to an emerging intersection within Biomedical Engineering; between cell and tissue engineering and drug development. The FDA has recently gained congressional authorization and further signaled that in vitro models may now serve as Drug Development Tools (DDTs) and, in some cases, take the place of small animal testing. Once the FDA releases the detailed criteria for qualifying in vitro DDTs, there will be a strong push within industry toward developing qualifying tissue models and the internal infrastructure necessary to apply them at scale. The skill sets necessary to thrive in that emerging market will be aseptic culture techniques, development and/or operation of multiplexed bioreactors, extracellular electrophysiology and impedance spectroscopy, and induced pluripotent stem cell differentiation, to name a few. Additionally, there will be new positions related to the regulatory compliance of qualifying and using qualified DDTs.
Fabrice Jotterand Ph.D.
Professor, Bioethics and Medical Humanities, Director, Graduate Program in Bioethics, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities; Director, Philosophies of Medical Education Transformation Laboratory (P-METaL), Kern InstituteMedical College of Wisconsin
Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities
What skills stand out on Biomedical Engineering Supervisor resumes?
Fabrice Jotterand Ph.D.: Good foundations in ethical theories, clinical experience (for clinical bioethicists), scholarship productivity, research activities relevant to medicine and health care, community engagement.
Ashutosh Khandha Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Director, Clinical and Corporate OutreachUniversity of Delaware
Department of Biomedical Engineering
What hard/technical skills are most important for Biomedical Engineering Supervisors?
Ashutosh Khandha Ph.D.: Due to the pandemic and virtual classes, many students may not have received the hands-on exposure to hardware (electrical and/or mechanical, for example) that students generally do. In lieu of that, if students can show that they worked on side projects, whether for labs, companies, or even self-initiated projects, that can help set them apart. These projects could be not only hardware-related but also software-related. It shows that they took the initiative and possess the technical expertise and troubleshooting skills expected of an engineer. Additionally, any experience and exposure pertaining to quality control systems, medical devices and equipment, and the regulatory pathway are extremely useful for biomedical engineers.
What skills stand out on Biomedical Engineering Supervisor resumes?
Ashutosh Khandha Ph.D.: Often, biomedical engineers must work with an interdisciplinary team composed of medical professionals, patients, and scientists. If students can demonstrate experience or an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, either through an internship or a project within the curriculum, that can really help them stand out. Most companies and businesses anticipate that fresh graduates will need training on the job, but they do expect that graduates have a clear understanding of engineering fundamentals and will work well in a team setting.
James Brenner
Associate ProfessorFlorida Institute of Technology
Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences Department
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Biomedical Engineering Supervisor job market given the pandemic?
James Brenner: Anything COVID-related is obviously a priority. Most BME's are qualified to move into UV disinfection, but don't realize it. I employ several BME's for an UV LED disinfection company myself. BME's need to cross-train to include more CAD, computer programming, and making (3D printing, laser cutting, etc.) skills.
Sunny Tam Ph.D.
Director of the PSM BiotechnologyFramingham State University
Biotechnology Department
What soft skills should all Biomedical Engineering Supervisors possess?
Sunny Tam Ph.D.: Soft skills or Power skills are critical for every professional, certainly including the Biotech workers. Employers in the Biotech industry often feel that technical training can be taught to new workers; while the integrity and character of individual are not easily transformable. Of course, everyone deserves many chances to improve so that a higher standard of behavior and diplomacy can be mandated within the Biopharmaceutical industry.
This industry is also unique in its regulatory and ethical environment.
Hence, soft skills requirement for the industry could include team work, analytical thinking, detailed planning, global perspective, good communication, humor, politeness, leadership and an open mind. Every person in a company needs to play a unique role as the proper member of the TEAM, in order to be competitive.
Even though the industry will follow a set of standard operating procedures, each employee must understand the foundation of these procedures through analytical thinking and scientific rationale. In a team environment, detailed planning and timeline will assure the success of the projects and profitability of the company. Biotech is a global enterprise with products marketed worldwide. An understanding across culture, ethnic groups, global regulatory landscape and marketing needs will greatly improve the Target Product Profile. Finally, good personal communications, diplomatic manner, and respect for others are true sign of good leadership in a Team. Often time, an organization can devote resources in seminars, fire chats, formal courses or internal mentoring to discuss and develop these soft skills for the employees or new hires. Hackathon within an organization also can provide scenarios that many employees together can expand these important skills for the growth of the organization.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Biomedical Engineering Supervisors?
Sunny Tam Ph.D.: For newly graduates from Biotech education or even current professionals in the field, one must continue to learn and understand new technology development in this life saving industry. As small molecule drugs or big protein biologics are complemented with Cell & Gene Therapy or mRNA therapeutics, one must continue to learn and receive new training in these cutting edge technology. Hence; certificates, workshops, seminars or courses in these technology area will transform the status of individual professionals by elevating one's knowledge in these growing area. Advanced knowledge will also increase one's worthiness and competitiveness in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Besides of technical knowhow, one has to update one's knowledge in the regulatory world as the bio-pharmaceutical industry is a highly regulated enterprise.
Certificates/licenses/courses focusing on the knowledge of GLP, GMP, GCP, Lean, Six Sigma, CQA, CQE are very valuable knowledge or certifications in this industry. Drug development is a long process, requiring many stages and expertise to oversee the safety and manufacturing of the efficacious product during its life cycle management. Traditionally, project management skill development is critical in managing this complex enterprise. More recently with the advancement in Data Analytics and Digital Stimulation, it has helped biotech professionals to plan and execute complex biopharmaceutical operations. Hence, recent graduates should receive training in data analyses, computer programming, applications with artificial intelligence, biostatistics and mathematical stimulation. After all, the current biopharmaceutical world is going through a revolution in Pharma 4.0 in which augmented reality and virtual reality tools are quickly playing key roles in biopharmaceutical training, auditing, record keeping for drug discovery, biomanufacturing and clinical studies.