Computer Network Architects Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $119,360 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $57.38
10th percentile $69,800
90th percentile $156,530
Employed locally 310
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,800
    25th
    $85,330
    50th (median)
    $119,360
    75th
    $156,110
    90th
    $156,530

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 169% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 69% 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
    Bowling Green, KY $131,150
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $128,910
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $116,170
    Clarksville, TN-KY $110,100
    Kentucky $106,990
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $102,300

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $123,210
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,160
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,260
    Information Security Analysts $99,180
    Computer Programmers $105,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Lexington, KY is $57.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Lexington, KY is 8.5% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $69,800 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,330.