Computer Network Architects pay in California
In California, the median pay for computer network architects is $76.38 an hour ($158,870 a year). About 14,870 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($134,050). California ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer network architects in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.67 | $97,070 |
| 25% of workers | $61.35 | $127,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $76.38 | $158,870 |
| 75% of workers | $94.76 | $197,100 |
| 90% of workers | $108.14 | $224,930 |
Computer Network Architects pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $186,110 | 2,730 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $166,760 | 3,350 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $157,700 | 1,490 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $147,510 | 3,500 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $141,350 | 580 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $137,350 | 180 |
| Salinas | $132,480 | 40 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $129,530 | 50 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $128,990 | 130 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $128,110 | 400 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $124,510 | 70 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $122,910 | 100 |
| Modesto | $120,870 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $118,340 | 150 |
| Visalia | $117,610 | 30 |
| Vallejo | $108,290 | 70 |
| Fresno | $98,680 | 130 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $174,410 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $134,440 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $79,570 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $127,720 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $128,740 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $136,110 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $106,440 |
| Information Security Analysts | $138,570 |
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