Home / Compare / Computer Hardware Engineers vs. Industrial Engineers Salary comparison Computer Hardware Engineers vs. Industrial Engineers: Salary Comparison (2026) Computer Hardware Engineerss earn a median salary of $155,020/year, while Industrial Engineerss earn $101,140/year - a difference of $53,880. Computer Hardware Engineerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Computer Hardware Engineers
Industrial Engineers
Median salary
$155,020
$101,140
Hourly rate
$74.53/hr
$48.63/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$85,430
$70,000
Senior level (90th %)
$223,820
$157,140
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
75,710
350,230
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Engineering
Engineering
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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