Computer Network Architects Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $129,740 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $62.37
10th percentile $79,510
90th percentile $169,270
Employed locally 1,360
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,510
    25th
    $101,290
    50th (median)
    $129,740
    75th
    $159,600
    90th
    $169,270

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 182% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 82% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $135,250
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $131,630
    Florida $130,320
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $129,600
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $129,470
    Flagstaff, AZ $129,170

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $126,380
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,150
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,120
    Computer Occupations, All Other $87,670
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,220
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $88,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Tampa, FL is $62.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Tampa, FL is 0.5% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $79,510 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,290.