Computer Hardware Engineers
in California
 

Research, design, develop, and test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. Exclude "Computer Software Engineers, Applications" (15-1031) and "Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software" (15-1032). [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)[Top]
SkillsImportanceCompetence Level
Active Learning8383
Active Listening7764
Critical Thinking8069
Information Gathering8374
Information Organization8779
Judgment and Decision Making7769
Mathematics9081
Operations Analysis9379
Problem Identification8064
Programming8786
Reading Comprehension7774
Science8776
Speaking8067
Technology Design7769
Testing8083
Troubleshooting8786

Employment Projections[Top]
 AreaEstimated Year - Projected YearEmploymentEmployment ChangeAnnual Avg Openings
EstimatedProjectedNumberPercent
California 2018 - 202822,60025,0002,40010.619,560

Wages[Top]
AreaTime PeriodHourly MeanHourly by Percentile
25thMedian75th
California 2023$83.34$64.37$0.00$0.00

Education[Top]
Workers must have a Bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs[Top]
The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Computer Hardware Engineers
  1. Computer Engineering, General
  2. Computer Hardware Engineering
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