Computer Network Architects Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $112,640 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $54.16
10th percentile $73,700
90th percentile $188,450
Employed locally 130
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,700
    25th
    $81,060
    50th (median)
    $112,640
    75th
    $161,800
    90th
    $188,450

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 166% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 66% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $155,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $141,020
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $140,760
    California $138,350
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $137,910

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $106,790
    Software Developers $132,590
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,880
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,950
    Computer and Information Research Scientists $120,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Bakersfield, CA is $54.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Bakersfield, CA is 13.6% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $73,700 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,060.