Computer Network Architects Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for computer network architectss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $139,580 ≈ $67/hr
National median salary $134,050
Total employment 179,740 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +11.9%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 11,200 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 179,200 → 200,600 (+21,400)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$164,930
- California$161,350
- New Jersey$159,330
- Maryland$156,070
- Massachusetts$151,770
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Wyoming$100,240
- Mississippi$104,060
- Kansas$105,830
- New Mexico$108,650
- Iowa$109,740
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $164,930 | $168,070 | $79 | +18.2% | 4,730 |
| 2 | California | $161,350 | $158,870 | $78 | +15.6% | 14,870 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $159,330 | $162,350 | $77 | +14.1% | 5,660 |
| 4 | Maryland | $156,070 | $159,460 | $75 | +11.8% | 5,860 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $151,770 | $155,060 | $73 | +8.7% | 6,270 |
| 6 | South Dakota | $151,620 | $153,390 | $73 | +8.6% | 420 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $148,180 | $143,890 | $71 | +6.2% | 1,570 |
| 8 | New York | $147,700 | $140,390 | $71 | +5.8% | 9,800 |
| 9 | Virginia | $147,660 | $141,340 | $71 | +5.8% | 9,380 |
| 10 | Colorado | $146,160 | $139,230 | $70 | +4.7% | 16,380 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $145,960 | $137,670 | $70 | +4.6% | 1,490 |
| 12 | Delaware | $143,630 | $148,390 | $69 | +2.9% | 760 |
| 13 | Illinois | $138,530 | $132,790 | $67 | -0.8% | 7,810 |
| 14 | Florida | $137,290 | $132,800 | $66 | -1.6% | 9,370 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $136,370 | $134,990 | $66 | -2.3% | 1,950 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $136,290 | $131,840 | $66 | -2.4% | 6,080 |
| 17 | Oregon | $135,470 | $135,660 | $65 | -2.9% | 1,540 |
| 18 | Texas | $134,820 | $133,310 | $65 | -3.4% | 13,650 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $133,880 | $125,420 | $64 | -4.1% | 560 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $133,830 | $133,270 | $64 | -4.1% | 2,040 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $133,230 | $131,720 | $64 | -4.5% | 2,170 |
| 22 | Ohio | $133,060 | $131,070 | $64 | -4.7% | 5,150 |
| 23 | Nevada | $132,760 | $138,060 | $64 | -4.9% | 1,010 |
| 24 | Arizona | $131,420 | $130,890 | $63 | -5.8% | 3,990 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $131,220 | $131,320 | $63 | -6% | 460 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $130,700 | $127,320 | $63 | -6.4% | 8,350 |
| 27 | Georgia | $129,370 | $133,890 | $62 | -7.3% | 7,690 |
| 28 | Alabama | $128,680 | $130,810 | $62 | -7.8% | 4,200 |
| 29 | Utah | $127,970 | $121,000 | $62 | -8.3% | 1,330 |
| 30 | Alaska | $127,400 | $119,720 | $61 | -8.7% | 120 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $127,270 | $123,860 | $61 | -8.8% | 4,330 |
| 32 | Indiana | $123,940 | $124,190 | $60 | -11.2% | 2,030 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $119,000 | $110,400 | $57 | -14.7% | 910 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $118,960 | $116,420 | $57 | -14.8% | 1,350 |
| 35 | Idaho | $118,790 | $107,620 | $57 | -14.9% | 720 |
| 36 | Michigan | $118,490 | $112,040 | $57 | -15.1% | 3,210 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $118,260 | $108,000 | $57 | -15.3% | 320 |
| 38 | Vermont | $117,370 | $110,930 | $56 | -15.9% | 130 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $115,160 | $109,450 | $55 | -17.5% | 1,320 |
| 40 | Maine | $115,030 | $108,570 | $55 | -17.6% | 570 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $114,450 | $122,520 | $55 | -18% | 360 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $114,070 | $106,620 | $55 | -18.3% | 470 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $112,630 | $108,990 | $54 | -19.3% | 230 |
| 44 | Montana | $111,320 | $104,300 | $54 | -20.2% | 250 |
| 45 | Missouri | $111,160 | $103,130 | $53 | -20.4% | 3,360 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $110,120 | $103,740 | $53 | -21.1% | 1,710 |
| 47 | Iowa | $109,740 | $103,050 | $53 | -21.4% | 1,170 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $108,650 | $109,080 | $52 | -22.2% | 420 |
| 49 | Kansas | $105,830 | $100,610 | $51 | -24.2% | 1,770 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $104,060 | $90,990 | $50 | -25.4% | — |
| 51 | Wyoming | $100,240 | $100,520 | $48 | -28.2% | 50 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 318 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $186,110 | $192,650 | 2,730 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $172,650 | $171,920 | 3,710 |
| 3 | Rochester, MN | $168,910 | $163,430 | 90 |
| 4 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $168,720 | $159,900 | 40 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $166,760 | $172,850 | 3,350 |
| 6 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $165,570 | $140,920 | 220 |
| 7 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $163,010 | $161,380 | 10,230 |
| 8 | Bloomington, IL | $161,780 | $155,430 | 240 |
| 9 | Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $161,170 | $152,330 | 390 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $160,650 | $154,430 | 5,240 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing computer network architectss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $181,400 | $172,060 | 30 |
| 2 | Couriers and Messengers | $173,320 | $169,380 | — |
| 3 | Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $173,320 | $169,380 | — |
| 4 | Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $169,170 | $164,210 | 780 |
| 5 | Other Food Manufacturing | $169,140 | $154,360 | 40 |
| 6 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $168,790 | $174,550 | 740 |
| 7 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $168,790 | $174,550 | 740 |
| 8 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $168,390 | $163,240 | 1,460 |
| 9 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $165,400 | $157,110 | 330 |
| 10 | Other Miscellaneous Retailers | $165,390 | $160,330 | 50 |
| 11 | Rail Transportation | $165,120 | $140,300 | 100 |
| 12 | Rail Transportation | $165,120 | $140,300 | 100 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do computer network architects make in the U.S.?
The median computer network architects salary in the United States is $134,050 per year (mean $139,580), and about 80% earn between $79,900 and $202,680.
How much do computer network architects make per hour?
Roughly $67 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $139,580 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays computer network architects the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for computer network architects at $164,930 per year (median $168,070).
What is the job outlook for computer network architects?
Employment is projected to change +11.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 11,200 openings per year.
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