Computer Network Architects pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for computer network architects is $64.45 an hour ($134,050 a year). About 179,740 people work in this job there.

$64.45Median hourly pay
$104,620–$168,200Middle half of workers, yearly
179,740People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for computer network architects in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$38.42$79,900
25% of workers$50.30$104,620
Half of workers (median)$64.45$134,050
75% of workers$80.86$168,200
90% of workers$97.44$202,680

Best-paying states for computer network architects

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington$168,0704,730
New Jersey$162,3505,660
Maryland$159,4605,860
California$158,87014,870
Massachusetts$155,0606,270
South Dakota$153,390420
Delaware$148,390760
Connecticut$143,8901,570
Virginia$141,3409,380
New York$140,3909,800

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for computer network architects

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 9,600 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Software Developers$135,980
Computer User Support Specialists$61,860
Computer Systems Analysts$105,850
Computer Occupations, All Other$116,580
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99,130
Information Security Analysts$129,180
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$104,300
Computer Network Support Specialists$76,220

Other job titles for this job

Computer Network AnalystInternetworking TechnicianNetwork ConsultantNetwork Control Analyst AssistantNetwork Operations AnalystNetwork Operations SpecialistNetworking SpecialistTelecommunications Network TechnicianCloud Network EngineerComputer Network EngineerComputer Network TechnologistData Communications Analyst

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