Computer Network Architects Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $115,320 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $55.44
10th percentile $84,080
90th percentile $152,040
Employed locally 60
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,080
    25th
    $96,660
    50th (median)
    $115,320
    75th
    $115,320
    90th
    $152,040

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 156% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 56% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $104,950
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,570
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $89,650
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,630
    Computer Occupations, All Other $102,750
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Network Architects make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Iowa City, IA is $55.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.91 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Computer Network Architects salaries?

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Iowa City, IA is 11.6% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $84,080 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,660.