Computer Network Architects Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $113,810 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.72
10th percentile $87,110
90th percentile $147,250
Employed locally 40
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,110
    25th
    $99,840
    50th (median)
    $113,810
    75th
    $131,950
    90th
    $147,250

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $155,480
    Maryland $143,260
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $138,440
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $137,080
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $136,160

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $98,510
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,950
    Computer Occupations, All Other $78,980
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,720
    Computer Network Support Specialists $72,270
    Data Scientists $80,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Bismarck, ND is $54.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Bismarck, ND is 12.7% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $87,110 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,840.