Computer Network Architects pay in Columbus
In Columbus (OH), the median pay for computer network architects is $63.10 an hour ($131,260 a year). About 1,270 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($134,050). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($131,070).
Pay range for computer network architects in Columbus (OH)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.06 | $85,410 |
| 25% of workers | $48.93 | $101,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.10 | $131,260 |
| 75% of workers | $78.47 | $163,210 |
| 90% of workers | $86.92 | $180,790 |
Computer Network Architects pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $133,000 | 1,170 |
| Columbus (this page) | $131,260 | 1,270 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $129,430 | 360 |
| Cleveland | $128,800 | 860 |
| Akron | $125,100 | 250 |
| Toledo | $122,770 | 160 |
| Canton-Massillon | $110,460 | 40 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $107,570 | 50 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $122,340 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $62,540 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $107,230 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $105,750 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $129,940 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $81,220 |
| Information Security Analysts | $122,600 |
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