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Job outlook for clinical engineering directors in the United States
Are clinical engineering director jobs in demand?
Clinical engineering director job and salary trends over time
Clinical engineering director jobs over time
Clinical engineering director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 142 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 131 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 128 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 121 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 113 | 0.00% |
Average clinical engineering director salary over time
Clinical engineering director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $133,522 | $64.19 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $129,297 | $62.16 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $127,696 | $61.39 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $125,929 | $60.54 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $123,612 | $59.43 | +2.2% |
Clinical engineering director jobs by state
Most common states for clinical engineering directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 412 | 59% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 359 | 41% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 513 | 28% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 360 | 27% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 291 | 27% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 260 | 27% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 202 | 27% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,849 | 25% |
| 9 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,232 | 25% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,040 | 25% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 814 | 23% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 245 | 23% |
| 13 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 133 | 23% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,208 | 22% |
| 15 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 1,014 | 22% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 671 | 22% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,441 | 21% |
| 18 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,019 | 21% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 571 | 20% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 336 | 20% |
Most common cities for clinical engineering directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $116,421 |
Clinical Engineering Director job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of clinical engineering director experts
University of Maryland - College Park
Chapman University
Clemson University
Donald Yeung
Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education, Affiliate Professor, Computer Science DepartmentUniversity of Maryland - College Park
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
What hard/technical skills are most important for Clinical Engineering Directors?
Donald Yeung: In terms of hard technical skills, I believe the courses students take along with their GPA in these courses is one level of demonstration. (As I mentioned above, employers know about our program probably down to specific courses, and so if someone gets an A+ in some notoriously challenging course, that's probably known and appreciated). Some employers will give technical interviews and require students to solve problems on their feet. But I think most employers will judge this based on a student's transcript.
What skills stand out on Clinical Engineering Director resumes?
Donald Yeung: A degree at a highly rated engineering school is always a plus. For example, the ECE dept at UMD has a good reputation among local employers as well as employers elsewhere, such as Silicon Valley. Many of our students go to companies in these areas, and so we have a reputation based on the quality of students that go out. I think employers know what they're getting. Beyond the school from which you receive your degree, your GPA is also important. How well you do in the program you come from is important, too, obviously. And employers also know about grade inflation or deflation at different schools, so they can calibrate any student's GPA against what experience they've had with previous students' records. Besides that, employers also look for experience outside of the degree program, so internships, research experiences, any significant project experience, etc., are also a real plus.
What skills will help Clinical Engineering Directors earn the most?
Donald Yeung: Finally, in terms of compensation, I believe the Computer Engineering degree in our department garners the highest average starting salary across the entire UMD campus. The Electrical Engineering degree is not far behind. I don't know if specific skills within ECE garner more pay. But I can say that these days, Data Science (i.e., Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence) is the fastest-growing field, probably bar none. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics, I think, puts the growth in this field at around 30% from now until 2026. I would expect the starting salaries in these jobs to be the very highest. So, perhaps having a background in Data Science and Machine Learning might get you a higher-paying job. But I also think it's dangerous for students to look at such statistics to guide what courses they take today (elective courses, that is). What's hot today may not be tomorrow. A career is 40 years, not the next 5 or 10 years.
What soft skills should all Clinical Engineering Directors possess?
Tom Springer Ph.D.: -Good communication skills
-Ability to exercise critical thinking and innovative problem solving
-Able to work under supervision and mentoring
-Works well in a team-oriented environment
Dr. John Ballato
J. E. Sirrine Endowed Chair and ProfessorClemson University
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
What skills will help Clinical Engineering Directors earn the most?
Dr. John Ballato: Here, too, the answer depends on the field, job position (and location), and organization. MSE graduates generally are well compensated compared to other engineering fields. The most important thing is that you wake up every morning and are excited about the work you're doing. There's no substitute for enjoying your work, regardless of how much you are paid.