Computer Network Architects Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $107,700 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $51.78
10th percentile $68,290
90th percentile $165,580
Employed locally 60
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,290
    25th
    $86,630
    50th (median)
    $107,700
    75th
    $134,990
    90th
    $165,580

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 180% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 80% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,570
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $144,160
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $143,260
    California $138,350
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $135,250

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $62,810
    Software Developers $98,790
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,990
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,710
    Information Security Analysts $97,830
    Computer Occupations, All Other $113,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Tuscaloosa, AL is $51.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 17.4% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $68,290 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,630.