The salary statistics and trend of computer hardware engineers in the industry of specialized design services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer hardware engineer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,960 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,040 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $98,510 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer hardware engineers in the industry of specialized design services. 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 $98,510. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer hardware engineers is $27,960.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer hardware engineers in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $51,400 | 1.52% | -129.51% |
| 2015 | $50,620 | -70.43% | - |
| 2014 | $86,270 | -44.55% | - |
| 2013 | $124,700 | 5.40% | - |
| 2012 | $117,970 | - | - |
The average salaries of computer hardware engineers in three industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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 |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |
| Legal Services | |
| Specialized Design Services | |