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Job outlook for computer hardware designers in the United States
Are computer hardware designer jobs in demand?
Yes, computer hardware designer jobs are in demand. Computer hardware designer demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Computer hardware designer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of computer hardware designer jobs and the average computer hardware designer salary over time.
Computer hardware designer jobs over time
Computer hardware designer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 606 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 532 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 558 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 499 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 549 | 0.00% |
Average computer hardware designer salary over time
Computer hardware designer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $134,713 | $64.77 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | $132,077 | $63.50 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $129,125 | $62.08 | --0.5% |
| 2023 | $129,710 | $62.36 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $129,665 | $62.34 | +3.0% |
Computer hardware designer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of computer hardware designer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where computer hardware designers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for computer hardware designers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 255 | 37% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 933 | 13% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 790 | 12% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 903 | 11% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 674 | 11% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 472 | 11% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 141 | 11% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,704 | 9% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 504 | 9% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 271 | 9% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 56 | 9% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 460 | 8% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 90 | 8% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 74 | 8% |
| 15 | Alaska | 739,795 | 60 | 8% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 252 | 7% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 71 | 7% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 59 | 7% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 55 | 7% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 41 | 7% |
Most common cities for computer hardware designers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne | 1 | 1% | $89,090 |