How much does a Hardware Engineer III make in Austin, TX? The average Hardware Engineer III salary in Austin, TX is $112,006 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $102,936 and $121,559. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Hardware Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hardware Engineer III Salary $94,679 Austin,TX February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Hardware Engineer III Salary $102,936 Austin,TX February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Hardware Engineer III Salary $112,006 Austin,TX February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Hardware Engineer III Salary $121,559 Austin,TX February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Hardware Engineer III Salary $130,257 Austin,TX February 26, 2024
25% $102,936 10% $94,679 90% $130,257 75% $121,559 $112,006 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Hardware Engineer III need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Algorithms: Algorithms act as an exact list of instructions that conduct specified actions step by step in either hardware- or software-based routines.

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Hardware Development: Hardware development is a complex effort that includes the creation and optimization of electronics and mechanical system elements that perform various computational processes.

Analysis 0.21%
Algorithms 0.11%
Hardware Development 0.07%
Others 99.61%

Job Description for Hardware Engineer III

Hardware Engineer III provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of hardware for products. Develops test strategies, devices, and systems. Being a Hardware Engineer III performs stress and performance tests on a variety of computer hardware including circuit boards, processors and wiring. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Hardware Engineer III typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Hardware Engineer III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Hardware Engineer III, the upper level is Hardware Engineer IV and then progresses to Hardware Engineer V.

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Hardware Engineer III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Hardware Engineer III, the highest Hardware Engineer III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Hardware Engineer III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Hardware Engineer III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Hardware Engineer III salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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