Computer Hardware Engineers salary in the United States
$92,940
10th
$126,090
25th
$161,740
Median
$202,990
75th
$225,330
90th
National median
$161,740
2025 OEWS
Mean
$162,670
Hourly median
$77.76
Employment
76,660
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $209,860 | 7,940 |
| San Francisco, CA | $203,890 | 2,810 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $202,390 | 120 |
| CA | $185,180 | 19,820 |
| Durham, NC | $175,110 | 430 |
| San Diego, CA | $174,440 | 3,330 |
| Manchester, NH | $174,140 | 130 |
| Allentown, PA | $172,210 | 190 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $169,370 | 80 |
| WA | $169,120 | 1,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $169,120 | 1,410 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $168,990 | 490 |
| MA | $167,600 | 3,150 |
| Boston, MA | $167,600 | 2,840 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $167,010 | 2,820 |
| Austin, TX | $165,530 | 3,850 |
| NM | $165,350 | 5,260 |
| TX | $163,860 | 7,390 |
| NY | $163,470 | 3,020 |
| DC | $163,360 | 210 |
| Dallas, TX | $162,870 | 1,570 |
| Boulder, CO | $161,720 | 650 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $161,160 | 60 |
| New York, NY | $160,300 | 1,780 |
| HI | $159,880 | 90 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.