Computer Network Architects Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • California
Computer Network Architects in California earn a median salary of $116,978 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.3% vs the national median of $130,390. An estimated 16,740 computer network architects are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $84,970 to $174,120 depending on location.
$116,978
Avg median salary in California
$174,120
Highest paying metro
$84,970
Lowest paying metro
16,740
Employed in California
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Computer Network Architects salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $174,120 | $136,890 | $216,020 | 2,950 |
| San Francisco, CA | $155,480 | $124,800 | $196,560 | 5,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $137,910 | $111,630 | $167,260 | 4,520 |
| Sacramento, CA | $132,370 | $103,230 | $163,290 | 760 |
| San Diego, CA | $131,200 | $96,960 | $163,660 | 1,260 |
| Oxnard, CA | $129,250 | $101,230 | $162,760 | 240 |
| Stockton, CA | $118,600 | $101,090 | $163,860 | 80 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $117,710 | $108,690 | $140,980 | 160 |
| Visalia, CA | $117,610 | $75,330 | $134,890 | 30 |
| Napa, CA | $116,070 | $110,840 | $134,340 | 30 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $112,640 | $81,060 | $161,800 | 130 |
| Riverside, CA | $112,000 | $82,450 | $151,930 | 580 |
| North Coast Region of California | $108,590 | $95,970 | $109,730 | 50 |
| Salinas, CA | $101,740 | $78,850 | $129,260 | 50 |
| Vallejo, CA | $99,960 | $80,850 | $134,340 | 60 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $98,570 | $61,540 | $133,290 | 130 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $98,000 | $80,770 | $135,000 | 90 |
| Fresno, CA | $97,760 | $77,920 | $122,180 | 150 |
| Modesto, CA | $95,010 | $64,990 | $135,830 | 60 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $84,970 | $83,500 | $126,830 | 70 |