Computer Network Architects Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $96,320 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.31
10th percentile $60,660
90th percentile $149,840
Employed locally 150
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,660
    25th
    $74,890
    50th (median)
    $96,320
    75th
    $125,070
    90th
    $149,840

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 125% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 25% 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
    Virginia $148,080
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $143,260
    District of Columbia $140,050
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $138,390
    California $138,350

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $108,490
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,710
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,920
    Computer Systems Analysts $87,730
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,900
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Network Architects make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Cedar Rapids, IA is $46.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.11 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Computer Network Architects salaries?

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 26.1% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $60,660 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,890.