Computer Network Architects Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $128,720 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $61.88
10th percentile $76,180
90th percentile $164,760
Employed locally 730
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,180
    25th
    $99,020
    50th (median)
    $128,720
    75th
    $153,110
    90th
    $164,760

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 168% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 68% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $144,460
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $142,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $137,080
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $131,030
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $129,360
    Kenosha, WI $128,820

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $104,500
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,730
    Computer Systems Analysts $101,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,740
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $81,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Milwaukee, WI is $61.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $76,180 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,020.