Computer Network Architects pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX), the median pay for computer network architects is $66.30 an hour ($137,900 a year). About 5,900 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($134,050). It is 3% higher than the Texas median ($133,310).
Pay range for computer network architects in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.63 | $76,190 |
| 25% of workers | $50.97 | $106,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.30 | $137,900 |
| 75% of workers | $80.61 | $167,670 |
| 90% of workers | $89.60 | $186,370 |
Computer Network Architects pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (this page) | $137,900 | 5,900 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $133,710 | 1,700 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $128,260 | 720 |
| College Station-Bryan | $125,340 | 40 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $124,900 | 2,200 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $108,740 | 50 |
| Waco | $107,750 | 50 |
| Amarillo | $104,480 | 30 |
| Tyler | $103,910 | 0 |
| Lubbock | $103,420 | 30 |
| El Paso | $102,400 | 140 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $97,930 | 50 |
| Killeen-Temple | $90,690 | 80 |
| Corpus Christi | $84,270 | 50 |
Texas 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)
Related jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $133,290 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $60,710 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $122,520 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $127,360 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $103,260 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $103,210 |
| Information Security Analysts | $133,610 |
| Database Architects | $154,770 |
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