Computer Network Architects Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $114,700 -12% vs national
Median hourly $55.14
10th percentile $90,070
90th percentile $138,350
Employed locally 280
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,070
    25th
    $104,020
    50th (median)
    $114,700
    75th
    $123,460
    90th
    $138,350

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 122% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 22% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,570
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $160,520
    Washington $155,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $153,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $137,080

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $122,460
    Computer User Support Specialists $66,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $109,250
    Computer Systems Analysts $104,020
    Operations Research Analysts $82,050
    Database Administrators $111,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Olympia, WA is $55.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Olympia, WA is 12% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $90,070 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,020.