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Computer Hardware Engineer

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AVG. SALARY

$101,850

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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North Dakota Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$101,850

Entry Annual Wage

$77,040

Experienced Annual Wage

$131,510

Average Hourly Wage

$48.97

Entry Hourly Wage

$37.04

Experienced Hourly Wage

$63.22

Median Hourly Wage

$48.43

North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 7%
Job Openings 11 estimated annual job openings
Employment 173 were employed in this occupation

North Dakota's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with decreasing outlook (negative growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 5 96 -4% 5 5

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$147,770

Average Hourly Wage

$71.04

Average Annual Range

$81,630 to $212,770

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook increasing
  The employment change from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be +5%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2022 and 2032.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,670 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 78,100 workers in 2022.
(The National average for all occupations is 147,916 workers)
Growth Faster than average growth
  Demand for computer hardware engineers is expected to grow, as these workers are needed to design parts for manufactured products that use processors and other components, such as household appliances, medical devices, and automobiles. As new technologies expand, however, an expected uptick in focus on software innovation compared with hardware may temper demand for these engineers. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2023.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (45.3%)
  • Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (29.4%)
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS334000) (27.4%)
  • Scientific research and development services (NAICS541700) (20.4%)
  • Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS541710) (20.4%)
  • Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing (NAICS334400) (15.7%)
  • Computer systems design and related services (NAICS541500) (14.9%)
  • Architectural, engineering, and related services (NAICS541300) (8.8%)
  • Engineering services (NAICS541330) (8.7%)
  • Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing (NAICS334100) (7.8%)
  • Federal government (NAICS910000) (6.6%)
  • Information (NAICS510000) (6.4%)