Computer Network Architects Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $115,120 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $55.34
10th percentile $65,410
90th percentile $164,720
Employed locally 70
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,410
    25th
    $92,500
    50th (median)
    $115,120
    75th
    $154,480
    90th
    $164,720

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 120% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 20% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $155,480
    South Dakota $149,300
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $143,820
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $134,040
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $129,250
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $125,960

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,550
    Computer Occupations, All Other $102,230
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,200
    Computer Programmers $90,260
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,970
    Software Developers $117,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Anchorage, AK is $55.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Anchorage, AK is 11.7% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $65,410 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,500.