Computer Network Architects Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $134,880 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.84
10th percentile $83,990
90th percentile $183,190
Employed locally 4,730
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,990
    25th
    $109,570
    50th (median)
    $134,880
    75th
    $163,900
    90th
    $183,190

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 156% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 56% 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
    Logan, UT-ID $146,360
    Sheboygan, WI $144,460
    Gainesville, GA $132,570
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $130,570
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $129,640
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $129,390

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$130,830
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,510
    Computer Occupations, All Other$102,770
    Computer Systems Analysts$108,570
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$94,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Atlanta, GA is $64.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Atlanta, GA is 3.4% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $83,990 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,570.