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Computer Hardware Engineers PERM Salary
Wages offered on certified PERM labor certifications for computer hardware engineers, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 139
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $162,589
- Middle half $133,663 to $201,100
- Certified rate
- 97.9%
- 3 denied
- Median, all workers
- $161,740
- BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top employers
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By work state
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| State | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 69 | $185,000 |
| Texas | 17 | $146,806 |
| Washington | 14 | $148,930 |
| North Carolina | 8 | $157,909 |
| Michigan | 5 | $136,224 |
| Illinois | 4 | $139,500 |
| Oregon | 4 | $161,233 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $138,341 |
| New York | 3 | $170,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | Not reported |
| Virginia | 2 | Not reported |
| Arizona | 1 | Not reported |
| Colorado | 1 | Not reported |
| Georgia | 1 | Not reported |
| Idaho | 1 | Not reported |
| Maryland | 1 | Not reported |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | Not reported |
| South Carolina | 1 | Not reported |
| Utah | 1 | Not reported |
Top work cities
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| # | City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 28 | $168,980 |
| 2 | Austin, TX | 15 | $148,180 |
| 3 | Redmond, WA | 13 | $148,160 |
| 4 | San Jose, CA | 9 | $166,525 |
| 5 | Palo Alto, CA | 8 | $209,004 |
| 6 | Mountain View, CA | 6 | $211,122 |
| 7 | Sunnyvale, CA | 6 | $205,560 |
| 8 | Durham, NC | 5 | $176,400 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | 4 | $139,500 |
| 10 | Hillsboro, OR | 4 | $161,233 |
| 11 | Burlington, MA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Fremont, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 13 | Irvine, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 14 | Morrisville, NC | 2 | Too few filings |
| 15 | New York, NY | 2 | Too few filings |
| 16 | San Francisco, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 17 | Alpharetta, GA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 18 | Auburn Hills, MI | 1 | Too few filings |
| 19 | Bellevue, WA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 20 | Bowie, MD | 1 | Too few filings |
| 21 | Cary, NC | 1 | Too few filings |
| 22 | Centennial, CO | 1 | Too few filings |
| 23 | Chandler, AZ | 1 | Too few filings |
| 24 | Cupertino, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 25 | Emeryville, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 26 | Folsom, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 27 | Houston, TX | 1 | Too few filings |
| 28 | Livonia, MI | 1 | Too few filings |
| 29 | Los Gatos, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 30 | McLean, VA | 1 | Too few filings |
Job titles employers used
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| # | Job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hardware Engineer | 20 | $166,525 |
| 2 | Silicon Engineering | 7 | $149,700 |
| 3 | Silicon Engineer | 6 | $135,750 |
| 4 | Graphics Hardware Engineer | 5 | $133,663 |
| 5 | Field Process Engineer | 4 | $161,233 |
| 6 | Hardware Engineering | 4 | $169,981 |
| 7 | Senior Engineer | 3 | $145,080 |
| 8 | Staff Engineer | 3 | $208,440 |
| 9 | Computer Hardware Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 10 | FPGA Design Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 11 | Hardware Applications Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Senior Hardware Design Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 13 | Sr. Hardware Design Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 14 | Sr. Staff Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 15 | VLSI Backend Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 16 | ¿Staff Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 17 | ASIC Design Verification Engineer 1615.81095 | 1 | Too few filings |
| 18 | ASIC Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 19 | ASIC Engineer Staff | 1 | Too few filings |
| 20 | Associate Hardware Engineering Program Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
| 21 | Design Verification Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 22 | Electronic Developer/Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 23 | Embedded Hardware Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 24 | Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 25 | Engineer, Silicon Systems AI | 1 | Too few filings |
| 26 | Extensibility Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 27 | Field Service Representative Hardware | 1 | Too few filings |
| 28 | Firmware Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 29 | Firmware Engineer 3 | 1 | Too few filings |
| 30 | Hardware Developer | 1 | Too few filings |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PERM salary for computer hardware engineers?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for computer hardware engineers was $162,589 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $133,663 to $201,100.
- How does that compare with all computer hardware engineers?
- BLS reports a median of $161,740 a year for all computer hardware engineers in the U.S. (May 2025). Filings cover specific jobs at specific employers and locations, so the two are not directly comparable.