| 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). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $54.30 | | $39.88 |
| $14.42 |
| 2015 | $52.92 | +2.6% | $38.87 |
+2.6% | $14.05 |
| 2014 | $51.93 | +1.9% | $38.14 |
+1.9% | $13.79 |
| 2013 | $50.94 | +1.9% | $37.41 |
+1.9% | $13.53 |
| 2012 | $49.95 | +2.0% | $36.68 |
+2.0% | $13.26 |
| 2011 | $49.17 | +1.6% | $36.11 |
+1.6% | $13.06 |
| 2010 | $48.31 | +1.8% | $35.48 |
+1.8% | $12.83 |
| 2009 | $47.79 | +1.1% | $35.10 |
+1.1% | $12.69 |
| 2008 | $46.37 | +3.1% | $34.06 |
+3.1% | $12.31 |
| 2007 | $44.82 | +3.5% | $32.92 |
+3.5% | $11.90 |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $54.30 | | $23.35 |
| $30.95 |
| 2015 | $52.92 | +2.6% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | $30.22 |
| 2014 | $51.93 | +1.9% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | $29.72 |
| 2013 | $50.94 | +1.9% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | $29.18 |
| 2012 | $49.95 | +2.0% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | $28.56 |
| 2011 | $49.17 | +1.6% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | $28.12 |
| 2010 | $48.31 | +1.8% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | $27.61 |
| 2009 | $47.79 | +1.1% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | $27.37 |
| 2008 | $46.37 | +3.1% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | $26.47 |
| 2007 | $44.82 | +3.5% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | $25.56 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |