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Bioengineer & Biomedical Engineer - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Bioengineer & Biomedical Engineer"
How much does a Bioengineer & Biomedical Engineer in the federal government get paid? $117,896.22* *Based on the 2022 average.Bioengineer & Biomedical Engineer was the 182nd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 812 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering, with an average salary of $103,882.
Government Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering job is GS-6, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions fall under this job category. Due to the growing focus of them STEM fields, individuals in this job category tend to advance more quickly than employees in the other job categories. Jobs in this category are being added quickly and many organizations have trouble finding qualified individuals. Individuals in this job category typically recieve pormotions of 2 grade increases at a time until they reach GS-12.
Agencies that have hired a Bioengineer & Biomedical Engineer
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 478 | $103,881.93 |
| Food and Drug Administration | 257 | $140,044.63 |
| National Institutes of Health | 42 | $132,541.98 |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology | 10 | $125,052.00 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 9 | $98,643.67 |
| John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field | 5 | $160,112.80 |
| National Science Foundation | 4 | $186,331.75 |
| Indian Health Service | 4 | $108,923.00 |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 2 | $126,255.50 |
| Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 1 | $117,505.00 |
Bioengineer & Biomedical Engineer Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Bioengineer & Biomedical Engineer is $117,896.22. The highest paid Bioengineer & Biomedical Engineer made $293,069 in 2022.
Common Bioengineer & Biomedical Engineer Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 671 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not Elsewhere Specified | 71 |
| RG - Scientists Appointed As Fellows And Compensated Under 42 U.s.c. 209(g). Includes Non-citizens Whose Employment | 42 |
| ZP - Scientific And Engineering Professional | 10 |
| EI - Advisory Committee Member (other) | 8 |
| RF - Employees Appointed And Compensated As Special Consultants Under 42 U.s.c. 209(f). Includes Non-citizens Whose | 6 |
| RS - Senior Biomedical Research Service | 2 |
| EF - Consultant (5 U.s.c. 3109) | 1 |
| GM - Employees Covered By The Performance Management And Recognition System (pmrs) Termination Provisions | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $36,070.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-6, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Professional and Scientific |
| Occupation Family: | 0800 ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Physical Science | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Soil Conservation Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Closed Microphone Reporting | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Motor Carrier Safety | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Medical Records Administration | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Bioengineer & Biomedical Engineer was $79,869. Since then, the average pay has increased to $117,896 in 2022.
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The series code of this occupation is 0858.