Computer Network Architects Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $104,950 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.46
10th percentile $75,330
90th percentile $146,140
Employed locally 270
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,330
    25th
    $83,140
    50th (median)
    $104,950
    75th
    $127,260
    90th
    $146,140

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 118% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 18% 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
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $143,820
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $142,290
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $139,380
    Medford, OR $138,890
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $137,490
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $132,810

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,680
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,120
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,200
    Data Scientists $99,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,970
    Computer Occupations, All Other $107,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Portland, ME is $50.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Portland, ME is 19.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $75,330 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,140.