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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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
🇺🇸 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
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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