Computer Network Architects Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $98,040 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.13
10th percentile $77,350
90th percentile $156,610
Employed locally 120
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,350
    25th
    $82,980
    50th (median)
    $98,040
    75th
    $137,640
    90th
    $156,610

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 145% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 45% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,570
    Nevada $132,080
    Corvallis, OR $131,150
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $130,810
    Richmond, VA $129,180

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $99,700
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,720
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,190
    Information Security Analysts $104,600
    Computer Programmers $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Roanoke, VA is $47.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Roanoke, VA is 24.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $77,350 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,980.