Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $123,900 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $59.57
10th percentile $91,250
90th percentile $160,640
Employed locally 100
National median $155,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,250
    25th
    $97,270
    50th (median)
    $123,900
    75th
    $155,760
    90th
    $160,640

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Hardware Engineers salary vs area income 182% Median Computer Hardware Engineers salary is 82% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $163,220

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $110,510
    Mechanical Engineers $110,730
    Industrial Engineers $112,940
    Engineers, All Other $119,160
    Civil Engineers $75,900
    Aerospace Engineers $111,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Tucson, AZ is $59.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Tucson, AZ is 20.1% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Computer Hardware Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $91,250 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,270.