career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers and Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2031 | 17-2111 |
| title | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
| onet code | 17-2031.00 | 17-2111.00 |
| description | Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems. | Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 21,860 | 23,220 |
| a mean | 115,020 | 113,770 |
| a median | 106,950 | 109,660 |
| a pct10 | 71,860 | 62,050 |
| a pct25 | 86,630 | 85,400 |
| a pct75 | 133,570 | 136,150 |
| a pct90 | 165,060 | 166,670 |
| h mean | 55 | 54 |
| h median | 51 | 52 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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