Computer Network Architects Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $114,400 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $55.00
10th percentile $76,370
90th percentile $169,110
Employed locally 1,680
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,370
    25th
    $91,990
    50th (median)
    $114,400
    75th
    $139,890
    90th
    $169,110

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $172,280
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $155,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $139,220
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $130,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $130,810
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $129,640

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$131,390
    Computer User Support Specialists$60,010
    Computer Systems Analysts$105,610
    Computer Occupations, All Other$114,300
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100,470
    Data Scientists$102,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Raleigh, NC is $55.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Raleigh, NC is 12.3% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $76,370 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,990.