Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for computer hardware engineers is $80.58 an hour ($167,600 a year). About 2,840 people work in this job there.

$80.58Median hourly pay
$130,970–$210,910Middle half of workers, yearly
2,840People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($161,740). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($167,600).

Pay range for computer hardware engineers in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$53.24$110,730
25% of workers$62.97$130,970
Half of workers (median)$80.58$167,600
75% of workers$101.40$210,910
90% of workers$125.22$260,460

Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$167,6002,840
Worcester$142,780140

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for computer hardware engineers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +9.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 4,100 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Systems Integration EngineerAnalog Design EngineerAnalog Ic Design EngineerApplication Specific Integrated Circuit Design EngineerAsic Design EngineerApplication Specific Integrated Circuit Design Verification EngineerAsic Design Verification EngineerComputer DesignerComputer Hardware DesignerComputer Hardware DeveloperComputer Hardware EngineerComputer Installation Engineer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.