How much does a computer hardware engineer make in Texas?
$163,900a year
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in Texas. That is $78.78 an hour or $13,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.78
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 7,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,940Median: $163,900Highest 10%: $216,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,940 | $44.68 | |
| 25th | $126,600 | $60.85 | |
| Median | $163,900 | $78.78 | |
| 75th | $203,100 | $97.64 | |
| 90th | $216,300 | $103.97 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $165,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $162,900 |
| Houston, TX | $137,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $126,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer hardware engineers.
| 2. Washington | $169,100 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $167,600 |
| 4. New Mexico | $165,400 |
| 5. Texas | $163,900 |
| 6. New York | $163,500 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $163,400 |
| 8. Hawaii | $159,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer hardware engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $78.78 ($163,900 a year).
Do computer hardware engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $163,900 against $161,700 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Texas rank for computer hardware engineer pay?
Texas ranks 5 of 41 states.
Which city in Texas pays computer hardware engineers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $165,500 a year.
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.