Computer Hardware Engineers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Computer Hardware Engineers *
U S |
$49.75 | $63.84 | $82.14 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$40.07 | $50.25 | $63.63 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$38.87 | $49.62 | $62.57 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$36.19 | $45.80 | $51.08 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$40.30 | $48.57 | $60.78 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$40.07 | $50.28 | $64.32 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 550 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Computer Hardware Engineers most often work?
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
- Publishing Industries (except Internet)
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 369 new Computer Hardware Engineers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 66,200 | 67,300 | 1,000 | 1.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 564 | 562 | -2 | -0.4% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 467 | 467 | 0 | 0% |
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