Computer Hardware Engineers (17-2061)
Occupation description: Research, design, develop, or 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. Excludes Software Developers, Applications (15-1132) and Software Developers, Systems Software (15-1133).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 55 | 57 | 3.6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| United States | 64,400 | 68,400 | 0.0 | 1,300 | 3,500 | 5,200 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 60.65 | 33.70 | 43.42 | 57.48 | 73.77 | 92.36 |
| Alaska | 57.90 | 36.20 | 43.42 | 55.99 | 71.84 | 86.98 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 58.70 | 35.93 | 43.34 | 57.38 | 73.44 | 87.58 |
