The number of computer hardware engineers is
relatively small compared with the number of computer-related workers who
work with Hardware or computer applications. Computer hardware engineers
held about 74,000 jobs in 2002. Almost 40 percent worked in computer and
electronic product manufacturing. Almost one-quarter worked in professional,
scientific, and technical services firms, many of which provided services to
the computer industry. Many of the rest were employed in the
telecommunications.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition
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