Computer Network Architects Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $119,820 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $57.61
10th percentile $77,180
90th percentile $188,810
Employed locally 50
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,180
    25th
    $95,490
    50th (median)
    $119,820
    75th
    $133,070
    90th
    $188,810

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 188% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 88% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $132,790
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $132,420
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $127,730
    Midland, TX $125,350
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $121,520
    College Station-Bryan, TX $119,880

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $118,870
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,540
    Computer Occupations, All Other $96,500
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,710
    Data Scientists $94,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Waco, TX is $57.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Waco, TX is 8.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $77,180 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,490.