Computer Network Architects Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $115,880 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $55.71
10th percentile $74,750
90th percentile $176,360
Employed locally 220
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,750
    25th
    $98,890
    50th (median)
    $115,880
    75th
    $151,170
    90th
    $176,360

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 162% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 62% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Network Architects

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,120
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $172,280
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $166,880
    Rochester, MN $163,920
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,570
    Boulder, CO $162,320

    Nearby metros — Computer Network Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $130,880
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $128,910
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $127,950
    Columbus, OH $126,850
    Cleveland, OH $125,280
    Ohio $124,520

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,110
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,240
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,820
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,980
    Computer Network Support Specialists $62,450
    Data Scientists $112,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Network Architects make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Akron, OH is $55.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.85 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Computer Network Architects salaries?

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Akron, OH is 11.1% below the national median of $130,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Network Architects in Akron?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $74,750 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,890.