Computer Network Architects Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $116,990 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $56.24
10th percentile $73,550
90th percentile $152,040
Employed locally 90
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,550
    25th
    $101,280
    50th (median)
    $116,990
    75th
    $134,910
    90th
    $152,040

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 199% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 99% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $172,280
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $155,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $139,220
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $130,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $130,810
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $129,640

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $96,780
    Computer User Support Specialists $55,670
    Software Developers $121,850
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,200
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $95,830
    Computer Network Support Specialists $83,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Fayetteville, NC is $56.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Fayetteville, NC is 10.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $73,550 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,280.