Computer Network Architects pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for computer network architects is $61.21 an hour ($127,320 a year). About 8,350 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($134,050). North Carolina ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer network architects in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.04 | $79,120 |
| 25% of workers | $50.11 | $104,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.21 | $127,320 |
| 75% of workers | $77.81 | $161,840 |
| 90% of workers | $83.37 | $173,410 |
Computer Network Architects pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $144,990 | 970 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $134,410 | 2,350 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $120,640 | 2,190 |
| Winston-Salem | $119,870 | 250 |
| Burlington | $118,130 | 50 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $116,420 | 60 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $114,540 | 430 |
| Wilmington | $114,230 | 130 |
| Fayetteville | $110,900 | 130 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $109,950 | 50 |
| Greenville | $102,070 | 90 |
| Asheville | $101,420 | 140 |
| Jacksonville | $100,890 | 30 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $134,710 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $60,120 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $106,850 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $104,850 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $95,230 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $100,390 |
| Information Security Analysts | $131,540 |
| Computer Programmers | $81,070 |
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