Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $105,680 -31.8% vs national
Median hourly $50.81
10th percentile $74,520
90th percentile $142,690
Employed locally 50
National median $155,020

Compare Computer Hardware Engineers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Wichita, KS stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Computer Hardware Engineers
in
Wichita, KS
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,520
    25th
    $81,370
    50th (median)
    $105,680
    75th
    $127,130
    90th
    $142,690

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Hardware Engineers salary vs area income 153% Median Computer Hardware Engineers salary is 53% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $131,440
    Kansas City, MO-KS $101,660
    Jacksonville, FL $98,970

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $127,050
    Industrial Engineers $98,840
    Mechanical Engineers $91,770
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $58,870
    Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $76,130
    Civil Engineers $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Wichita, KS is $50.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Wichita, KS is 31.8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Computer Hardware Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,520 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,370.