Computer Network Architects Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $155,480 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $74.75
10th percentile $108,620
90th percentile $226,380
Employed locally 5,340
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $108,620
    25th
    $124,800
    50th (median)
    $155,480
    75th
    $196,560
    90th
    $226,380

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 116% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 16% 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
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $132,370

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $174,910
    Computer Occupations, All Other $157,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $145,440
    Computer User Support Specialists $85,010
    Data Scientists $166,300
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $160,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in San Francisco, CA is $74.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $116.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in San Francisco, CA is 19.2% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $108,620 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,800.