The salary statistics and trend of computer hardware engineers in the industry of wired telecommunications carriers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer hardware engineer salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,730 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,380 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $80,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $102,430 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $124,870 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer hardware engineers in the industry of wired telecommunications carriers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) computer hardware engineers is $124,870. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $80,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer hardware engineers is $39,730.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer hardware engineers in the industry of Wired Telecommunications Carriers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $80,910 | -2.52% | -17.18% |
| 2015 | $82,950 | -14.47% | - |
| 2014 | $94,950 | -2.19% | - |
| 2013 | $97,030 | 2.29% | - |
| 2012 | $94,810 | - | - |
The average salaries of computer hardware engineers in three industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of computer hardware engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | |
| Other Telecommunications | |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | |
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