Computer Network Architects Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $112,000 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $53.85
10th percentile $66,460
90th percentile $181,110
Employed locally 580
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,460
    25th
    $82,450
    50th (median)
    $112,000
    75th
    $151,930
    90th
    $181,110

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 130% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 30% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $155,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $141,020
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $140,760
    California $138,350
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $137,910

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$136,760
    Computer User Support Specialists$66,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other$92,370
    Computer Systems Analysts$109,880
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99,210
    Data Scientists$105,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Riverside, CA is $53.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Riverside, CA is 14.1% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $66,460 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,450.