Computer Network Architects pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington

In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN), the median pay for computer network architects is $64.53 an hour ($134,230 a year). About 1,670 people work in this job there.

$64.53Median hourly pay
$104,010–$152,960Middle half of workers, yearly
1,670People in this job in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($134,050). It is about the same as the Minnesota median ($133,270).

Pay range for computer network architects in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$39.74$82,650
25% of workers$50.00$104,010
Half of workers (median)$64.53$134,230
75% of workers$73.54$152,960
90% of workers$82.55$171,700

Computer Network Architects pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Rochester$168,91090
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (this page)$134,2301,670

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)

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Network and Computer Systems Administrators$102,790
Information Security Analysts$130,710
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102,130
Computer Network Support Specialists$76,560

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.