Computer Hardware Engineers

1. Employment change, 2012 – 2022: 4,000

2. Job Outlook, 2012 – 2022: 5% (As fast as average))

3. Number of jobs, 2012: 73,600

4. On-the-job training: None

5. Work Experience in a related occupation: none

6. Career Area: Computers

7. Description: Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers.

8. Median Pay: $115,080 per year $55.33 per hour

9. Entry level education: Bachelor's degree