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SOC 17-2061·Architecture & EngineeringGood pay · growing
Computer Hardware Engineers
Median wage
$145,634
10-yr outlook
+4.0%by 2032
Openings / year
106
Workers in NY
2,500
How pay grows with experience
Computer Hardware Engineers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $96,240 |
| Median (typical) | $145,634 |
| Experienced | $178,198 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Computer Hardware Engineers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Southern Tier | $147,315 |
| Long Island | $143,423 |
| New York City | $140,030 |
| Mohawk Valley | $137,815 |
| Central New York | $137,729 |
| Finger Lakes | $110,905 |
| Western New York | $106,286 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Architecture & Engineering) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Chemical Engineers$136,080 median (−$9,554) · +1.7% by 2032
- Aerospace Engineers$128,669 median (−$16,965) · +2.3% by 2032
- Materials Engineers$125,293 median (−$20,341) · +3.0% by 2032
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$122,261 median (−$23,373) · +6.0% by 2032
- Biomedical Engineers$120,364 median (−$25,271) · +10.9% by 2032
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$118,335 median (−$27,299) · +1.6% by 2032
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