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.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $101,600 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $48.85. The average wage in New Mexico is well below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $43.71 and most workers in this occupation earn between $34.19 and $48.46 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $101,600 | ||
| National Hourly | $48.85 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $71,123 | $90,912 | $100,806 |
| Statewide Hourly | $34.19 | $43.71 | $48.46 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $72,207 | $91,370 | $100,952 |
| Hourly | $34.71 | $43.93 | $48.53 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $72,207 | $91,370 | $100,952 |
| Hourly | $34.71 | $43.93 | $48.53 |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | $70,655 | $96,934 | $110,074 |
| Hourly | $33.97 | $46.60 | $52.92 |
| Southwestern Annual | $58,639 | $82,908 | $95,043 |
| Hourly | $28.19 | $39.86 | $45.69 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 380 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will decrease by about -2 percent and an estmated 370 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is declining. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 0 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 380 | 370 | -0.24% | 0 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 290 | 280 | -0.25% | 0 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 290 | 280 | -0.25% | 0 |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | 80 | 90 | 0.24% | 0 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Computer Hardware Engineers usually need Bachelor's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 84% |
| Master's Degree | 10% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 4% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 1% |
| Some College Courses | 0% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 0% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + American Century University | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.acuniversity.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
| + New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU) | ||
| Website:http://www.nmsu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
| Master's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
| + NM Institute of Mining & Technology (NMIMT) | ||
| Website:http://www.nmt.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
| Master's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
| + University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM | ||
| Website:http://www.unm.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering, General | |
| Master's Degree | Computer Engineering, General | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
| Master's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | * |
| Educational Services | * |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | * |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20.1% |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 3.8% |
| Telecommunications | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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