Computer Network Architects Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $150,370 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $72.29
10th percentile $118,770
90th percentile $199,880
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $118,770
    25th
    $133,740
    50th (median)
    $150,370
    75th
    $192,700
    90th
    $199,880

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 209% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 109% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $144,160
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $138,390

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$63,530
    Software Developers$92,460
    Computer User Support Specialists$45,020
    Computer Systems Analysts$96,350
    Computer Occupations, All Other$95,260
    Information Security Analysts$102,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Network Architects make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Rapid City, SD is $72.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.09 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Computer Network Architects salaries?

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Rapid City, SD is 15.3% above 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $118,770 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,740.