Computer Network Architects Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $117,850 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $56.66
10th percentile $76,960
90th percentile $156,610
Employed locally 1,150
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,960
    25th
    $95,610
    50th (median)
    $117,850
    75th
    $134,490
    90th
    $156,610

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 159% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 59% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $135,250
    Erie, PA $130,000
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $129,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $129,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $127,730
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $126,900

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $122,350
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,760
    Data Scientists $96,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Pittsburgh, PA is $56.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 9.6% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $76,960 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,610.