Profession

Computer Network Architects

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

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Salary data

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States2025
11062018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1106
GroupMen
Median116,896 USD
Average116,896 USD
Middle 50%N/A
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States2025
15-1241SOC 2018 15-1241
GroupAll
Median134,050 USD
Average139,580 USD
Middle 50%104,620 USD - 168,200 USD
Decile range79,900 USD - 202,680 USD
Bottom decile79,900 USD
Top decile202,680 USD
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ California2025
15-1241SOC 2018 15-1241
GroupAll
Median158,870 USD
Average161,350 USD
Middle 50%127,610 USD - 197,100 USD
Decile range97,070 USD - 224,930 USD
Bottom decile97,070 USD
Top decile224,930 USD

Sources

  • BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United StatesComputer Network Architects