Profession
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.
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United States
Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
14002018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1400
GroupMen
Median119,340 USD
Average119,340 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
17-2061SOC 2018 17-2061
GroupAll
Median161,740 USD
Average162,670 USD
Middle 50%126,090 USD - 202,990 USD
Decile range92,940 USD - 225,330 USD
Bottom decile92,940 USD
Top decile225,330 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
17-2061SOC 2018 17-2061
GroupAll
Median136,990 USD
Average138,870 USD
Middle 50%107,180 USD - 163,750 USD
Decile range80,680 USD - 195,190 USD
Bottom decile80,680 USD
Top decile195,190 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
17-2061SOC 2018 17-2061
GroupAll
Median158,280 USD
Average157,800 USD
Middle 50%106,870 USD - 168,610 USD
Decile range100,900 USD - 218,440 USD
Bottom decile100,900 USD
Top decile218,440 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
17-2061SOC 2018 17-2061
GroupAll
Median120,290 USD
Average120,220 USD
Middle 50%78,830 USD - 158,700 USD
Decile range70,870 USD - 166,450 USD
Bottom decile70,870 USD
Top decile166,450 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
17-2061SOC 2018 17-2061
GroupAll
Median185,180 USD
Average190,590 USD
Middle 50%150,700 USD - 219,980 USD
Decile range126,590 USD - 281,210 USD
Bottom decile126,590 USD
Top decile281,210 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
17-2061SOC 2018 17-2061
GroupAll
Median156,080 USD
Average158,480 USD
Middle 50%126,520 USD - 186,260 USD
Decile range100,050 USD - 222,220 USD
Bottom decile100,050 USD
Top decile222,220 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
17-2061SOC 2018 17-2061
GroupAll
Median135,690 USD
Average142,200 USD
Middle 50%113,240 USD - 170,160 USD
Decile range96,140 USD - 200,240 USD
Bottom decile96,140 USD
Top decile200,240 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2025
17-2061SOC 2018 17-2061
GroupAll
Median163,360 USD
Average162,180 USD
Middle 50%136,660 USD - 195,190 USD
Decile range100,690 USD - 211,950 USD
Bottom decile100,690 USD
Top decile211,950 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2025
17-2061SOC 2018 17-2061
GroupAll
Median134,160 USD
Average137,810 USD
Middle 50%101,680 USD - 167,690 USD
Decile range77,680 USD - 203,510 USD
Bottom decile77,680 USD
Top decile203,510 USD
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Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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