Medical Device

2025 Job Market Overview.

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.

Hiring Demand: Very High

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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.

Medical Device

Top Related Areas of Expertise:

Medical devices
Product R&D
Medical imaging
Medical diagnostics
Medical sales

‘23-’24 YoY growth:	6.3%
# changed jobs in sector:	83,269

Top Locations	# Working
Los Angeles	57,010
New York City	53,584
Boston	43,006
San Francisco	39,840
Minneapolis/St. Paul	37,471

Average Total Comp:	$82,600
Compensation Range:	$40,700 – $135,200
Median Tenure:	2.2 years

Medical Device

Roles on the rise. Positions across the sector that are in highest demand:

Supply vs. Demand (Active Job Seekers). The current supply of qualified professionals in each position, compared to the number of job openings. There’s a considerable gap between the current supply and demand in all of the positions we’ve called out.

Note the totals below reflect active job seekers. 35% of the talent Kelly places is off market: passive job seekers who aren’t actively looking but will take the right opportunity.

Title	# Working in N.A
Quality Engineers	70,000
Process Engineers	60,000
Manufacturing Engineers	80,000
Validation Engineers	45,000
Electromechanical Engineers	35,000

Title	# Active Job Seekers (Supply)	# Job Openings (Demand)	Gap in Supply vs. Demand
Quality Engineers	5,000	8,000	3,000
Process Engineers	4,000	6,000	2,000
Manufacturing Engineers	4,000	6,000	2,000
Validation Engineers	3,500	5,000	1,500
Electromechanical Engineers	2,500	4,000	1,500

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This data reflects general averages calculated across each skill and across geographies. For an overview that’s personalized to your industry segment, your geography, for the experience and expertise levels you need—set up a free consultation call today.

Time to Hire: Posting Durations and Applications.

How many applications will you process for the average high-demand Medical Device job? And how long can you expect each to stay posted? Technology makes it easy for candidates to apply, so the number of applications reflected here aren’t all well-qualified candidates. Beyond the days posted online, you’ll need time to assess. An expert partner like Kelly speeds your process along by screening all applicants from each pool, plus hidden pools of passive job seekers, and forwarding only a small percentage—the best qualified—to your hiring managers.

Salary Insights.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for Engineers overall is $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	# Applications	# Days Online
Quality Engineers	40-80	30 – 60
Process Engineers	30-60	30 – 45
Manufacturing Engineers	30-70	30 – 45
Validation Engineers	25-55	30 – 60
Electromechanical Engineers	25-50	30 – 60

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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