Computer Network Architects Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $132,370 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.64
10th percentile $74,980
90th percentile $190,220
Employed locally 760
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,980
    25th
    $103,230
    50th (median)
    $132,370
    75th
    $163,290
    90th
    $190,220

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 141% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 41% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $102,430
    Software Developers $141,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $109,100
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,310
    Data Scientists $98,460
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Sacramento, CA is $63.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Sacramento, CA is 1.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $74,980 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,230.