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Will AI replace bioengineers and biomedical engineers?AI replacement risk 61% and how the work is changing

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$109,370
25th–75th pct. $86,980–$136,600
Top pay (est.)
$218,600
Top 10% $168,180
Pay in 5 years
$125,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$144,900est.
$124,600–$168,200
Outlook score
60/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
61%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+7.6%
1,200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers? AI replacement risk

61%
High
Ranked #655 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.0
Active Learning
4.6
Critical Thinking
4.6
Judgment and Decision Making
4.6
Science
4.6
Mathematics
4.5
Complex Problem Solving
4.5
Writing
4.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Engineering and Technology
6.1
Computers and Electronics
5.8
Mathematics
5.5
Biology
5.3
Design
5.2
Physics
5.0
Education and Training
5.0
English Language
4.5

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProcessing InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsGetting InformationWorking with Computers

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
43%
Master's degree
26%
Doctoral degree
13%
Post-doctoral training
13%
Associate's degree
4%

Training before entry

3–6 months
26%
None / short demo
17%
1–3 months
17%
6–12 months
13%
1–2 years
9%
Up to 1 month
9%
Over 10 years
4%
4–10 years
4%

Related work experience

None
26%
2–4 years
13%
3–6 months
13%
Over 10 years
9%
1–2 years
9%
4–6 years
9%
6–12 months
9%
6–8 years
4%
1–3 months
4%
8–10 years
4%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.