Computer Network Architects Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $162,320 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $78.04
10th percentile $93,930
90th percentile $215,220
Employed locally 1,410
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,930
    25th
    $127,470
    50th (median)
    $162,320
    75th
    $180,770
    90th
    $215,220

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 158% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 58% 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $160,520

    Nearby metros — Computer Network Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $166,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $155,480
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $143,260
    District of Columbia $140,050
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $139,380
    Greeley, CO $138,790

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$159,670
    Computer User Support Specialists$72,230
    Computer Occupations, All Other$147,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109,320
    Data Scientists$121,870
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$118,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Boulder, CO is $78.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Boulder, CO is 24.5% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $93,930 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,470.