Computer Network Architects Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $127,950 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $61.52
10th percentile $72,670
90th percentile $177,170
Employed locally 400
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,670
    25th
    $97,190
    50th (median)
    $127,950
    75th
    $170,950
    90th
    $177,170

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 183% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 83% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $130,880
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $128,910
    Columbus, OH $126,850
    Cleveland, OH $125,280
    Ohio $124,520
    Toledo, OH $121,320

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$104,350
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,650
    Computer Systems Analysts$100,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93,880
    Computer Occupations, All Other$111,200
    Computer Network Support Specialists$64,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Dayton, OH is $61.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Dayton, OH is 1.9% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $72,670 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,190.