Computer Network Architects Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $134,040 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.44
10th percentile $74,630
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,170
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,630
    25th
    $106,700
    50th (median)
    $134,040

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 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
    South Dakota $149,300
    Logan, UT-ID $146,360
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $143,820
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $137,490
    Connecticut $134,150
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $129,520

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,350
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,750
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,160
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,550
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $82,940
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Salt Lake City, UT is $64.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 2.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $74,630 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,700.