Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $134,170 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.50
10th percentile $66,730
90th percentile $183,730
Employed locally 90
National median $155,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,730
    25th
    $102,150
    50th (median)
    $134,170
    75th
    $168,740
    90th
    $183,730

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Hardware Engineers salary vs area income 195% Median Computer Hardware Engineers salary is 95% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $197,090
    Binghamton, NY $143,420
    Syracuse, NY $137,170
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $136,330
    Rochester, NY $107,970
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $103,470

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $94,120
    Civil Engineers $88,710
    Mechanical Engineers $94,280
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $132,350
    Electrical Engineers $104,040
    Engineers, All Other $111,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Utica, NY is $64.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Utica, NY is 13.4% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Computer Hardware Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,730 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,150.