Medical Device

2025 Job Market Outlook & Salary Guide

Medical Device

2025 Job Market Overview.

The medical device industry in the United States is creating a wealth of opportunities for engineers with specialized skills in biomedical engineering. Key trends fueling job opportunities include an aging population, increased focus on personalized healthcare, and advancements in wearable technologies. These trends are intensifying the demand for engineers to design, test, and refine devices that merge engineering precision with patient-centric outcomes.

Global number of employees.

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Top in-demand roles in North America.

Zooming in on North America, these will be some of the most in-demand engineering roles in the Medical Device industry throughout the continent in 2025.

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For each of these in-demand engineering roles in Med Device in North America, we'll explore the approximate supply of qualified professionals vs. the number of current job openings, the average number of applications and days online for each role, and the current salary range.

Medical Device

Top Engineering Roles in Med Device

With rapid technological advancements, such as AI integration in diagnostics and the rise of wearable health devices, companies are competing fiercely to secure engineers with expertise in biomedical engineering, materials science, and regulatory compliance. Meanwhile, the growing emphasis on personalized healthcare and minimally invasive solutions has intensified this demand.

Below is an estimate of the current supply of qualified professionals in each area, compared to the demand for those same roles expressed as the number of current job openings.

Title	# of Qualified Job Seekers	# of Job Openings	Average # of Applications/Job	# of Days Posted Online
Quality Engineers	5,000	8,000	40 - 80	30 - 60
Process Engineers	4,000	6,000	30 - 60	30 - 45
Manufacturing Engineers	4,000	6,000	30 - 70	30 - 45
Validation Engineers	3,500	5,000	25 - 55	30 - 60
Electromechanical Engineers	2,500	4,000	25 - 50	30 - 60

Last year the average Engineering job posting saw anywhere from 100-200 applications and was kept online for about 26 days. How many people can you expect to compete with for the average job posting? And how quickly should you get that application in once it's posted?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for Engineers is approximately $100,640. Mid-level biomedical engineers professionals generally earn between $90,000 and $120,000 annually, while senior roles, particularly in research and development or management, often exceed $140,000 per year. See ranges for some of the top roles below.

Title	Low Range	High Range
Quality Engineers	$75,000	$110,000
Process Engineers	$80,000	$115,000
Manufacturing Engineers	$80,000	$115,000
Validation Engineers	$80,000	$120,000
Electromechanical Engineers	$85,000	$125,000

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This data reflects general averages across skills and geographies. Individuals should assess their own skills, experiences, and local job market trends to plan their career development. Regularly updating skills and adapting to industry changes is key to staying competitive. Join the Kelly Engineering network to receive the latest career advice, trends, & exclusive jobs straight to your inbox every month.