Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $130,450 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $62.72
10th percentile $85,560
90th percentile $179,190
Employed locally 1,180
National median $155,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,560
    25th
    $103,750
    50th (median)
    $130,450
    75th
    $167,920
    90th
    $179,190

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Hardware Engineers salary vs area income 150% Median Computer Hardware Engineers salary is 50% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Hardware Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $197,090
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $188,540
    Connecticut $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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $150,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $146,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,350

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,070
    Civil Engineers $98,750
    Mechanical Engineers $104,410
    Electrical Engineers $104,380
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Dallas, TX is $62.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Dallas, TX is 15.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Computer Hardware Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $85,560 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,750.