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Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Hawaii

Computer Hardware Engineers in Hawaii make a median of $155,390 a year, or about $74.71 an hour. The range runs from $93K at the entry level to $197K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$155K
Median annual
$74.71/hr
Hourly rate
$93K
Entry level (10th %)
$197K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $155K get you in Hawaii?

Take-home$8,749/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,642/mo
Rent burden30.2% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$155,390/yr
After rent$6,107/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Hawaii

Bar chart showing Computer Hardware Engineers salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $92,770, 25th percentile $103,490, median $155,390, 75th percentile $161,900, 90th percentile $197,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$93K25th$103KMedian$155K75th$162K90th$197K
Bar chart showing Computer Hardware Engineers salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $92,770, 25th percentile $103,490, median $155,390, 75th percentile $161,900, 90th percentile $197,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level computer hardware engineers (10th percentile) start around $93K. Mid-career wages sit at $155K.Top earners bring in $197K or more - a $105K spread from bottom to top.

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Computer Hardware Engineers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Connecticut$189K+22%480
California$180K+16%24,200
Washington$174K+12%1,370
Massachusetts$171K+10%3,350
Arizona$163K+5%3,390
Hawaii$155K+0%140
District of Columbia$154K-1%160
New Hampshire$153K-1%290
New York$142K-9%2,500
Montana$142K-9%50
Virginia$140K-10%1,840
Maryland$138K-11%2,420
Alabama$137K-12%800
Alaska$136K-12%40
Texas$133K-14%3,380

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Frequently asked questions

How much do computer hardware engineers make in Hawaii?

The median is $155,390 a year - that works out to about $74.71 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $92,770, and experienced computer hardware engineers can clear $197,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $155K enough to live in Hawaii?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,749/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,642/month (median of metro areas), which eats 30.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a computer hardware engineers salary go in Hawaii?

Hawaii has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer hardware engineers salary is worth about $155,390 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do computer hardware engineers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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