Jobs Similar to Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to bioengineers and biomedical engineers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Computer Hardware Engineers, Biochemists and Biophysicists and Nanosystems Engineers.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers: $109,370 median pay · usual preparation: Bachelor's degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Hardware EngineersSame group | 81% | $161,740+48% | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | 78% | $127,410+16% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Nanosystems EngineersSame group | 78% | $122,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Physicists | 78% | $172,250+57% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Bioinformatics Scientists | 77% | $98,920Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Nuclear EngineersSame group | 76% | $133,970+22% | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Bioinformatics Technicians | 76% | $81,490Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Photonics EngineersSame group | 75% | $122,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Microsystems EngineersSame group | 75% | $122,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | 75% | $140,300+28% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Aerospace EngineersSame group | 75% | $134,960+23% | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Chemical EngineersSame group | 75% | $125,040+14% | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Human Factors Engineers and ErgonomistsSame group | 74% | $102,440Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Materials Scientists | 74% | $117,790+8% | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Automotive EngineersSame group | 74% | $104,110Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerSame group | 74% | $130,220+19% | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Fuel Cell EngineersSame group | 74% | $104,110Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Mechanical EngineersSame group | 73% | $104,110−5% | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 73% | $122,570Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Mechatronics EngineersSame group | 73% | $122,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Computer Hardware Engineers
81% similar · $161,740 (+48%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Biochemists and Biophysicists
78% similar · $127,410 (+16%) · Graduate degree
- 3Nanosystems Engineers
78% similar · $122,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Physicists
78% similar · $172,250 (+57%) · Graduate degree
- 5Bioinformatics Scientists
77% similar · $98,920 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 6Nuclear Engineers
76% similar · $133,970 (+22%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 7Bioinformatics Technicians
76% similar · $81,490 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 8Photonics Engineers
75% similar · $122,930 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 9Microsystems Engineers
75% similar · $122,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Computer and Information Research Scientists
75% similar · $140,300 (+28%) · Graduate degree
- 11Aerospace Engineers
75% similar · $134,960 (+23%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 12Chemical Engineers
75% similar · $125,040 (+14%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 13Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
74% similar · $102,440 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Materials Scientists
74% similar · $117,790 (+8%) · Bachelor's degree
- 15Automotive Engineers
74% similar · $104,110 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 16Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
74% similar · $130,220 (+19%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 17Fuel Cell Engineers
74% similar · $104,110 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 18Mechanical Engineers
73% similar · $104,110 (−5%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 19Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
73% similar · $122,570 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 20Mechatronics Engineers
73% similar · $122,930 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than bioengineers and biomedical engineers.
- Computer Hardware Engineers81% similar · $161,740 (+48%)
- Aerospace Engineers75% similar · $134,960 (+23%)
- Nuclear Engineers76% similar · $133,970 (+22%)
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer74% similar · $130,220 (+19%)
- Chemical Engineers75% similar · $125,040 (+14%)
- Materials Scientists74% similar · $117,790 (+8%)
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for bioengineers and biomedical engineers also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where bioengineers and biomedical engineers is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Bioinformatics Scientists (84)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists (80)
- Bioinformatics Technicians (80)
- Materials Scientists (78)
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists (76)
- Microbiologists (74)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (72)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (72)
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (72)
- Chemists (70)
Questions about jobs like bioengineers and biomedical engineers
What jobs are most similar to bioengineers and biomedical engineers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Computer Hardware Engineers (81% similar), Biochemists and Biophysicists (78% similar), Nanosystems Engineers (78% similar), Physicists (78% similar) and Bioinformatics Scientists (77% similar).
Which jobs like bioengineers and biomedical engineers pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Physicists ($172,250, +57%; usually a graduate degree), Computer Hardware Engineers ($161,740, +48%; usually a bachelor's degree) and Computer and Information Research Scientists ($140,300, +28%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with bioengineers and biomedical engineers ($109,370). Without more preparation than bioengineers and biomedical engineers usually need: Computer Hardware Engineers, Aerospace Engineers and Nuclear Engineers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.