Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $150,630 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $72.42
10th percentile $83,650
90th percentile $179,920
Employed locally 720
National median $155,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,650
    25th
    $108,120
    50th (median)
    $150,630
    75th
    $172,550
    90th
    $179,920

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Hardware Engineers salary vs area income 154% Median Computer Hardware Engineers salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Hardware Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $197,090
    Connecticut $188,540
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $188,540
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $184,560
    California $179,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $174,070

    Nearby metros — Computer Hardware Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $146,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,350
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $130,450

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,850
    Industrial Engineers $101,090
    Electrical Engineers $117,420
    Mechanical Engineers $110,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Hardware Engineers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Austin, TX is $72.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $122.20 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Computer Hardware Engineers salaries?

    The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Austin, TX is 2.8% below the national median of $155,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Hardware Engineers in Austin?

    Entry-level Computer Hardware Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $83,650 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,120.