Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $146,450 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $70.41
10th percentile $88,190
90th percentile $168,000
National median $155,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,190
    25th
    $109,440
    50th (median)
    $146,450
    75th
    $163,700
    90th
    $168,000

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Hardware Engineers salary vs area income 197% Median Computer Hardware Engineers salary is 97% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,350
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $130,450

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,880
    Industrial Engineers $102,370
    Mechanical Engineers $101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,820
    Engineers, All Other $115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Hardware Engineers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in San Antonio, TX is $70.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.05 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Computer Hardware Engineers salaries?

    The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in San Antonio, TX is 5.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Computer Hardware Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $88,190 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,440.