Computer Network Architects pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for computer network architects is $80.81 an hour ($168,070 a year). About 4,730 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($134,050). Washington ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer network architects in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $45.00 | $93,610 |
| 25% of workers | $60.80 | $126,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $80.81 | $168,070 |
| 75% of workers | $96.61 | $200,940 |
| 90% of workers | $108.13 | $224,910 |
Computer Network Architects pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $172,650 | 3,710 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $168,720 | 40 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $141,250 | 70 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $130,260 | 120 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $118,140 | 250 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $166,540 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $129,410 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $75,220 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $128,940 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $130,480 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $103,910 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $128,480 |
| Information Security Analysts | $154,940 |
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