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Computer Hardware Engineers in The United States

(Ingenieros de equipos informáticos)

Computer Hardware Engineers -- Research, design, develop, and test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)17-2061.00
Career InterestsIRC
Minimum education required(Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.62 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)64,400
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)68,400
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)5,200
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$68,460
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$123,030
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$185,240
Career ClusterScience, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
(Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas)
Major Occupational GroupArchitecture and Engineering

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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.


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