Computer Network Architects salary
Computer Network Architects earn a median of $134,050 a year ($64.45/hr) in the U.S. – from $78,200 in Puerto Rico to $168,070 in Washington. Enter your pay below to see how you compare.
Median pay, United States$64.45/hr · $134,050 a year
Pay range
90% earn more$79,900$38.42/hr
75% earn more$104,620$50.30/hr
half earn more, half less$134,050$64.45/hr
25% earn more$168,200$80.86/hr
top 10% earn more$202,680$97.44/hr
pulled up by top earners$139,580$67.11/hr
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Pay by state
States ranked by median annual wage for computer network architects. Tap a state for its minimum wage.
4,730 jobs · $80.81/hr$168,070
5,660 jobs · $78.05/hr$162,350
5,860 jobs · $76.66/hr$159,460
14,870 jobs · $76.38/hr$158,870
6,270 jobs · $74.55/hr$155,060
420 jobs · $73.75/hr$153,390
760 jobs · $71.34/hr$148,390
1,570 jobs · $69.18/hr$143,890
9,380 jobs · $67.95/hr$141,340
9,800 jobs · $67.49/hr$140,390
16,380 jobs · $66.94/hr$139,230
1,010 jobs · $66.38/hr$138,060
1,490 jobs · $66.19/hr$137,670
1,540 jobs · $65.22/hr$135,660
1,950 jobs · $64.90/hr$134,990
7,690 jobs · $64.37/hr$133,890
13,650 jobs · $64.09/hr$133,310
2,040 jobs · $64.07/hr$133,270
9,370 jobs · $63.85/hr$132,800
7,810 jobs · $63.84/hr$132,790
6,080 jobs · $63.39/hr$131,840
2,170 jobs · $63.33/hr$131,720
460 jobs · $63.14/hr$131,320
5,150 jobs · $63.01/hr$131,070
3,990 jobs · $62.93/hr$130,890
4,200 jobs · $62.89/hr$130,810
8,350 jobs · $61.21/hr$127,320
560 jobs · $60.30/hr$125,420
2,030 jobs · $59.71/hr$124,190
4,330 jobs · $59.55/hr$123,860
360 jobs · $58.91/hr$122,520
1,330 jobs · $58.17/hr$121,000
120 jobs · $57.56/hr$119,720
1,350 jobs · $55.97/hr$116,420
3,210 jobs · $53.87/hr$112,040
130 jobs · $53.33/hr$110,930
910 jobs · $53.08/hr$110,400
1,320 jobs · $52.62/hr$109,450
420 jobs · $52.44/hr$109,080
230 jobs · $52.40/hr$108,990
570 jobs · $52.20/hr$108,570
320 jobs · $51.92/hr$108,000
720 jobs · $51.74/hr$107,620
470 jobs · $51.26/hr$106,620
250 jobs · $50.14/hr$104,300
1,710 jobs · $49.87/hr$103,740
3,360 jobs · $49.58/hr$103,130
1,170 jobs · $49.54/hr$103,050
1,770 jobs · $48.37/hr$100,610
50 jobs · $48.33/hr$100,520
jobs n/a · $43.75/hr$90,990
240 jobs · $37.60/hr$78,200
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), SOC code 15-1241. Wages exclude the self-employed. All jobs · Minimum wage by state
Questions & answers
How much do computer network architects make?
The median wage for computer network architects in the U.S. was $64.45 an hour or $134,050 a year in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $104,620 and $168,200 a year.
Which state pays computer network architects the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for computer network architects: $168,070 a year. The lowest published median is in Puerto Rico at $78,200. Living costs also differ a lot between states.
How many computer network architects are there?
BLS estimates 179,740 computer network architects were employed in the U.S. in May 2025, not counting the self-employed.
What is the difference between median and average pay?
The median is the middle wage: half of workers earn more and half earn less. The average (mean) adds everyone up and divides, so a few very high earners pull it up. The median is usually the better guide to typical pay.
What does the 10th or 90th percentile mean?
The 10th percentile is the wage that only 10% of workers earn less than – often entry-level pay. The 90th percentile is the wage that only 10% earn more than – usually the most experienced or highest-paid workers.