Computer Hardware Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 860 | $121,780 | $58.55 | |
| Alaska | 30 | $131,770 | $63.35 | |
| Arizona | 400 | $121,900 | $58.61 | |
| Arkansas | 70 | $105,480 | $50.71 | |
| California | 19,910 | $169,970 | $81.72 | |
| Colorado | 5,270 | $135,540 | $65.17 | |
| Connecticut | 780 | $118,690 | $57.06 | |
| District of Columbia | 480 | $117,730 | $56.60 | |
| Florida | 3,260 | $114,720 | $55.16 | |
| Georgia | 1,590 | $108,060 | $51.95 | |
| Hawaii | 80 | $114,280 | $54.94 | |
| Idaho | 140 | $97,430 | $46.84 | |
| Illinois | 550 | $112,160 | $53.92 | |
| Indiana | 600 | $98,290 | $47.26 | |
| Iowa | 370 | $99,650 | $47.91 | |
| Kansas | $86,560 | $41.62 | ||
| Kentucky | 240 | $75,950 | $36.51 | |
| Louisiana | 400 | $83,050 | $39.93 | |
| Maryland | 3,370 | $127,200 | $61.16 | |
| Massachusetts | 2,600 | $116,920 | $56.21 | |
| Michigan | 1,090 | $108,900 | $52.36 | |
| Minnesota | 550 | $109,770 | $52.78 | |
| Mississippi | 200 | $79,370 | $38.16 | |
| Missouri | 690 | $88,220 | $42.41 | |
| Montana | 640 | $78,750 | $37.86 | |
| Nebraska | 120 | $116,850 | $56.18 | |
| Nevada | $135,880 | $65.33 | ||
| New Hampshire | 270 | $131,580 | $63.26 | |
| New Jersey | 1,970 | $128,900 | $61.97 | |
| New York | 1,320 | $120,320 | $57.84 | |
| North Carolina | 1,010 | $118,960 | $57.19 | |
| Ohio | 550 | $95,370 | $45.85 | |
| Oregon | 7,780 | $136,150 | $65.46 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,090 | $106,210 | $51.06 | |
| Rhode Island | 420 | $108,040 | $51.94 | |
| South Carolina | 390 | $102,100 | $49.09 | |
| South Dakota | 30 | $103,920 | $49.96 | |
| Tennessee | 210 | $99,270 | $47.73 | |
| Texas | 5,070 | $115,640 | $55.60 | |
| Utah | 930 | $112,420 | $54.05 | |
| Vermont | 100 | $133,810 | $64.33 | |
| Virginia | 3,590 | $139,180 | $66.91 | |
| Washington | 1,830 | $166,980 | $80.28 | |
| West Virginia | 110 | $109,690 | $52.74 | |
| Wisconsin | 240 | $101,800 | $48.94 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and evaluation of computer hardware and related peripheral equipment. Includes instruction in computer circuit and chip design, circuitry, computer systems design, computer equipment design, computer layout planning, testing procedures, and related computer theory and software topics.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of computer systems. Includes instruction in computer architecture, cybersecurity, electronic circuits, electromagnetism, electronic materials and design, micro-fabrication methods and techniques, signal and image processing, and wireless communication networks.
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$136,230 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as computer hardware engineers.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 5%
- College dropout 8%
- Associate’s degree 9%
- Bachelor’s degree 46%
- Master’s degree 26%
- Doctorate degree 6%
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