Computer Network Architects salary
Technology · OCC code 15-1241 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Computer Network Architects in the US earn a median of $130,390 per year (mean $135,890) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is +163.4% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, more than 2.5x the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $102,120 and $164,440; the top 10% earn $198,030 or more. The median hourly wage is $62.69. About 177,010 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is Washington ($155,890). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Computer Network Architects pay range (national percentiles)
What computer network architects earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $79,520 |
| 25th percentile | $102,120 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $130,390 |
| Mean (average) | $135,890 |
| 75th percentile | $164,440 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $198,030 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Computer Network Architects salary by state
Median and mean wage for computer network architects in each of the 50 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $130,390.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $155,890 | $156,410 | 4,450 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $149,300 | $150,720 | 580 |
| 3 | Virginia | $148,080 | $153,960 | 9,340 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $147,650 | $148,960 | 6,440 |
| 5 | Maryland | $143,260 | $148,490 | 5,320 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $140,050 | $147,020 | 1,180 |
| 7 | California | $138,350 | $150,010 | 19,800 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $136,930 | $147,100 | 5,340 |
| 9 | New York | $136,230 | $144,910 | 9,180 |
| 10 | Colorado | $134,680 | $140,720 | 12,720 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $134,150 | $141,470 | 1,850 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $133,100 | $140,330 | 720 |
| 13 | Illinois | $132,310 | $137,110 | 6,450 |
| 14 | Georgia | $132,300 | $134,920 | 5,980 |
| 15 | Nevada | $132,080 | $125,020 | 910 |
| 16 | Oregon | $130,810 | $131,960 | 1,210 |
| 17 | Florida | $130,320 | $132,580 | 8,690 |
| 18 | Texas | $129,110 | $130,090 | 16,160 |
| 19 | Utah | $128,990 | $148,470 | 1,690 |
| 20 | Alabama | $128,210 | $126,770 | 3,610 |
| 21 | Delaware | $127,970 | $126,970 | 920 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $126,680 | $130,280 | 2,010 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $126,000 | $127,820 | 7,440 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $125,140 | $123,270 | 560 |
| 25 | Arizona | $124,700 | $128,990 | 4,340 |
| 26 | Ohio | $124,520 | $126,060 | 5,350 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $121,060 | $121,420 | 2,220 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $120,420 | $123,100 | 5,470 |
| 29 | Idaho | $119,110 | $124,160 | 1,160 |
| 30 | Michigan | $117,330 | $118,280 | 3,040 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $115,930 | $120,720 | 4,320 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $114,590 | $113,820 | 430 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $113,070 | $117,330 | 730 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $112,850 | $119,460 | 1,380 |
| 35 | Alaska | $112,560 | $118,600 | 110 |
| 36 | Maine | $111,320 | $113,460 | 500 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $109,900 | $121,150 | 960 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $109,590 | $115,140 | 1,410 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $109,150 | $115,190 | 280 |
| 40 | Missouri | $108,480 | $114,730 | 2,650 |
| 41 | Indiana | $107,770 | $113,890 | 2,010 |
| 42 | Iowa | $107,060 | $111,560 | 1,200 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $106,990 | $113,150 | 1,820 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $105,180 | $113,800 | 1,400 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $103,880 | $111,800 | 530 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $103,350 | $112,540 | 210 |
| 47 | Montana | $101,240 | $107,780 | 410 |
| 48 | Kansas | $100,910 | $106,720 | 1,600 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $97,510 | $108,700 | 50 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $95,710 | $97,430 | 280 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: Washington ($155,890). Lowest: Mississippi ($95,710).
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| Computer Network Architects (this job) | $130,390 | $135,890 | +163.4% |
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| Actuaries | $125,770 | $134,990 | +154.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do computer network architects make?
Computer Network Architects earn a national median of $130,390 per year (mean $135,890) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $102,120 (25th percentile) and $164,440 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $198,030 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $79,520. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for computer network architects?
The median hourly wage is $62.69 and the mean is $65.33 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays computer network architects the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for computer network architects at $155,890, versus a national median of $130,390. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many computer network architects are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 177,010 computer network architects are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #19 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 15-1241), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20