Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos
In Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos (TX), the median pay for computer hardware engineers is $79.58 an hour ($165,530 a year). About 3,850 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($161,740). It is about the same as the Texas median ($163,860).
Pay range for computer hardware engineers in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.56 | $103,080 |
| 25% of workers | $61.60 | $128,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $79.58 | $165,530 |
| 75% of workers | $100.40 | $208,830 |
| 90% of workers | $122.20 | $254,180 |
Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos (this page) | $165,530 | 3,850 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $162,870 | 1,570 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $137,740 | 840 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $126,510 | 150 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)
Related jobs in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $100,470 |
| Electrical Engineers | $145,360 |
| Industrial Engineers | $103,610 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $162,960 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $106,690 |
| Engineers, All Other | $109,610 |
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