Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in New York

Computer Hardware Engineerss in New York have a median annual salary of $163,470, which works out to about $78.59 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $130,610 to $205,580, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Computer Hardware Engineers pay in New York at a glance

Median annual salary

$163,470

Median hourly wage

$78.59/hr

Average annual salary

$164,770

Average hourly wage

$79.22/hr

25th percentile

$130,610

75th percentile

$205,580

10th percentile

$101,530

90th percentile

$224,490

People employed

3,020

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid computer hardware engineers roles in New York.

10th percentile
$101,530
25th percentile
$130,610
Median percentile
$163,470
75th percentile
$205,580
90th percentile
$224,490

New York vs U.S. salary

The median salary for computer hardware engineers roles in New York is about 1.1% above the U.S. median of $161,740 for the same occupation.

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How much does a computer hardware engineers make in New York?

Half of computer hardware engineers roles in New York report earning more than $163,470 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $164,770 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $130,610 and a quarter are above $205,580, so most computer hardware engineers pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect computer hardware engineers pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.