How much does a computer hardware engineer make in Houston?
$137,700a year
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $66.22 an hour or $11,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.22
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 93
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,200Median: $137,700Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,200 | $39.52 | |
| 25th | $87,550 | $42.09 | |
| Median | $137,700 | $66.22 | |
| 75th | $172,300 | $82.85 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers.
| Austin, TX | $165,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $162,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $126,500 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $169,900 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $144,100 |
| Chemical Engineer | $138,100 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $131,100 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $130,300 |
| Engineer | $130,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $125,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer hardware engineer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $66.22 ($137,700 a year).
Do computer hardware engineers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $137,700 against $161,700 nationally, 15% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $163,900, so Houston pays 16% less.
Where does Houston rank for computer hardware engineer pay?
30 of 93 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer hardware engineer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 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.