Computer Network Architects Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for computer network architects in the U.S. is $134,050 ($64.45 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $134,050
- Mean annual wage
- $139,580
- Median hourly wage
- $64.45
- Employment
- 179,740
179,740 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,900 | $38.42 |
| 25th percentile | $104,620 | $50.30 |
| Median (50th) | $134,050 | $64.45 |
| 75th percentile | $168,200 | $80.86 |
| 90th percentile | $202,680 | $97.44 |
Highest-paying states for computer network architects
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $168,070 | 4,730 |
| New Jersey | $162,350 | 5,660 |
| Maryland | $159,460 | 5,860 |
| California | $158,870 | 14,870 |
| Massachusetts | $155,060 | 6,270 |
| South Dakota | $153,390 | 420 |
| Delaware | $148,390 | 760 |
| Connecticut | $143,890 | 1,570 |
| Virginia | $141,340 | 9,380 |
| New York | $140,390 | 9,800 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $90,990 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $100,520 median annual wage
- Kansas: $100,610 median annual wage
- Iowa: $103,050 median annual wage
- Missouri: $103,130 median annual wage
About this occupation
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
Typical tasks
- Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.
- Estimate time and materials needed to complete projects.
- Develop or maintain project reporting systems.
- Communicate with system users to ensure accounts are set up properly or to diagnose and solve operational problems.
- Prepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems.
- Supervise engineers or other staff in the design or implementation of network solutions.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 8.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.2% |
| Associate's degree | 15.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.8% |
| Master's degree | 14.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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