How much does a computer hardware engineer make in Dallas?
$162,900a year
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $78.30 an hour or $13,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.30
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 93
- Jobs in the area
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,190Median: $162,900Highest 10%: $213,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,190 | $41.44 | |
| 25th | $115,600 | $55.58 | |
| Median | $162,900 | $78.30 | |
| 75th | $195,400 | $93.92 | |
| 90th | $213,700 | $102.76 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers.
| Austin, TX | $165,500 |
| Houston, TX | $137,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $126,500 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $168,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,600 |
| Chemical Engineer | $130,500 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $127,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,700 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,400 |
| Materials Engineer | $117,700 |
| Engineer | $110,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $105,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer hardware engineer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $78.30 ($162,900 a year).
Do computer hardware engineers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $162,900 against $161,700 nationally, 1% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $163,900, so Dallas pays 1% less.
Where does Dallas rank for computer hardware engineer pay?
14 of 93 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer hardware engineer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $213,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.