Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $102,360 -34% vs national
Median hourly $49.21
10th percentile $56,720
90th percentile $150,020
National median $155,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,720
    25th
    $80,780
    50th (median)
    $102,360
    75th
    $130,610
    90th
    $150,020

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Hardware Engineers salary vs area income 166% Median Computer Hardware Engineers salary is 66% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $172,920
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $153,340
    Montana $141,680
    Montgomery, AL $134,190
    Richmond, VA $125,350
    St. Louis, MO-IL $116,880

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,280
    Industrial Engineers $84,310
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,310
    Mechanical Engineers $74,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,150
    Mechanical Drafters $62,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Springfield, MO is $49.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Springfield, MO is 34% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Computer Hardware Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $56,720 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,780.