Computer Hardware Engineers
Design computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well above the statewide median $53.30 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: 1.5% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Bachelor's degree is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Application Developer Systems Engineer Software Engineer See more job title examples |
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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 |
$51.67 | $66.09 | $83.74 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$41.81 | $53.3 | $64.41 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$41.8 | $50.22 | $59.39 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$41.72 | $48.14 | $59.04 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$42.37 | $53.41 | $65.88 |
* "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 390 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.