Computer Network Architects Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $95,010 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.68
10th percentile $62,480
90th percentile $168,550
Employed locally 60
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,480
    25th
    $64,990
    50th (median)
    $95,010
    75th
    $135,830
    90th
    $168,550

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 119% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 19% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $155,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $141,020
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $140,760
    California $138,350
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $137,910

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $64,500
    Computer Occupations, All Other $91,020
    Software Developers $116,180
    Computer Systems Analysts $105,150
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,930
    Operations Research Analysts $72,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Modesto, CA is $45.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Modesto, CA is 27.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $62,480 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,990.