Computer Hardware Engineers salary in United States
The median computer hardware engineers salary is $161,740 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Computer Hardware Engineers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 10.1% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Computer Hardware Engineers salary FAQs
What is the average Computer Hardware Engineers salary in United States?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in United States is $161,740 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of computer hardware engineerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $92,940 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $225,330 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $161,740.
Do Computer Hardware Engineers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is among the highest at $209,860, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Computer Hardware Engineers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.