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Computer Hardware Engineers

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Computer Hardware Engineers

National Avg Annual Salary

$156,770

National Avg Hourly Wage

$75.37

National Total Employment

75,710

Top Metro Avg Salary

$203,400

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Highest Paying State

California leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $183,350.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 24,200 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $203,400.

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Largest Metro Market

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA has a broad labor footprint with 9,320 jobs.

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Top States for Computer Hardware Engineers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
California CA $183,350 24,200 Open
Massachusetts MA $174,290 3,350 Open
Connecticut CT $170,230 480 Open
Colorado CO $159,920 2,920 Open
Washington WA $156,770 1,370 Open
Arizona AZ $155,730 3,390 Open
District of Columbia DC $154,600 160 Open
New York NY $146,890 2,500 Open
Virginia VA $143,220 1,840 Open
New Hampshire NH $142,240 290 Open