Computer Hardware Engineers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Computer Hardware Engineers does

Computer hardware engineers design, develop, and test physical computer equipment like processors, circuit boards, and storage devices. They work to improve performance, reduce costs, and create new capabilities in computing technology.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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