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Occupation ยท SOC 17-2061

Computer Hardware Engineers: can it be done remotely?

Yes, usuallyTeleworkable share: 100%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of computer hardware engineers can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 75,710 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $155,020 ($74.53 an hour).

US employment

75,710

Median annual wage

$155,020

Mean annual wage

$156,770

Median hourly wage

$74.53

Education and training

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

4

Considerable preparation

Entry levelRemote jobs that pay $100k or more

Pay by state

Top 5 by nominal pay

  1. Connecticut$188,540
  2. California$179,880
  3. Washington$174,070
  4. Massachusetts$170,570
  5. Arizona$163,090

Top 5 after cost of living

  1. Connecticut$181,970
  2. Washington$162,660
  3. California$162,460
  4. Arizona$161,990
  5. Massachusetts$161,280
Full pay-by-state comparison

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California24,200
  2. 2. Arizona3,390
  3. 3. Texas3,380
  4. 4. Massachusetts3,350
  5. 5. Colorado2,920
  6. 6. Florida2,890
  7. 7. New York2,500
  8. 8. Maryland2,420
  9. 9. Virginia1,840
  10. 10. Illinois1,500

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Connecticut$188,540
  2. 2. California$179,880
  3. 3. Washington$174,070
  4. 4. Massachusetts$170,570
  5. 5. Arizona$163,090
  6. 6. Colorado$162,920
  7. 7. Hawaii$155,390
  8. 8. District of Columbia$153,630
  9. 9. New Hampshire$152,840
  10. 10. New York$141,780

Median annual wage. Based on 45 states and territories with published figures.

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