Computer Network Architects Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $132,790 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $63.84
10th percentile $84,090
90th percentile $187,750
Employed locally 1,930
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,090
    25th
    $107,520
    50th (median)
    $132,790
    75th
    $166,950
    90th
    $187,750

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 136% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 36% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $132,420
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $127,730
    Midland, TX $125,350
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $121,520
    College Station-Bryan, TX $119,880
    Waco, TX $119,820

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$133,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other$124,150
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,740
    Computer Systems Analysts$101,550
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100,970
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Austin, TX is $63.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Austin, TX is 1.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $84,090 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,520.