Computer Network Architects Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $136,160 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $65.46
10th percentile $94,080
90th percentile $204,970
Employed locally 440
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,080
    25th
    $107,900
    50th (median)
    $136,160
    75th
    $161,130
    90th
    $204,970

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 149% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 49% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $166,880
    Boulder, CO $162,320
    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

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $74,780
    Computer Occupations, All Other $119,230
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,120
    Data Scientists $112,400
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $102,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Network Architects make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Fort Collins, CO is $65.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.07 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Computer Network Architects salaries?

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Fort Collins, CO is 4.4% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $94,080 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,900.