Computer Network Architects Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $131,200 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.08
10th percentile $73,370
90th percentile $192,100
Employed locally 1,260
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,370
    25th
    $96,960
    50th (median)
    $131,200
    75th
    $163,660
    90th
    $192,100

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 128% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 28% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $159,240
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,560
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,530
    Computer Systems Analysts $113,190
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,990
    Data Scientists $127,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Network Architects make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in San Diego, CA is $63.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.95 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Computer Network Architects salaries?

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in San Diego, CA is 0.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $73,370 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,960.