Computer Network Architects pay in Boulder

In Boulder (CO), the median pay for computer network architects is $75.18 an hour ($156,360 a year). About 2,000 people work in this job there.

$75.18Median hourly pay
$132,070–$186,000Middle half of workers, yearly
2,000People in this job in Boulder (CO)

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($134,050). It is 12% higher than the Colorado median ($139,230).

Pay range for computer network architects in Boulder (CO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$51.19$106,470
25% of workers$63.50$132,070
Half of workers (median)$75.18$156,360
75% of workers$89.43$186,000
90% of workers$103.95$216,210

Computer Network Architects pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boulder (this page)$156,3602,000
Denver-Aurora-Centennial$139,23010,260
Fort Collins-Loveland$131,690440
Colorado Springs$130,9802,460
Greeley$125,560310
Pueblo$121,77060
Grand Junction$106,84090

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for computer network architects

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
  • 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 Boulder (CO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Software Developers$164,560
Computer User Support Specialists$74,380
Computer Occupations, All Other$147,590

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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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.