Computer Hardware Engineer Salary in California
Based on 24K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$179,880
$86.481/hr
vs National Average
$126,815
+41.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$117K – —
24K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Computer Hardware Engineer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $117,180 |
| 25th percentile | $142,160 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $179,880 |
| 75th percentile | $215,150 |
Historical Salary Trend — Computer Hardware Engineer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $164,990 |
| 2023 | $169,700 |
| 2024 | $179,880 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $164,990 | $111,329 |
| 2023 | $169,700 | $118,630 |
| 2024 | $179,880 | $126,815 |