Computer Network Architects Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $97,410 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.83
10th percentile $73,720
90th percentile $182,240
Employed locally 50
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,720
    25th
    $89,250
    50th (median)
    $97,410
    75th
    $122,580
    90th
    $182,240

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 141% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 41% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,570
    Virginia $148,080
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $143,260
    District of Columbia $140,050
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $138,390
    California $138,350

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,320
    Software Developers$102,510
    Computer Systems Analysts$88,890
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$78,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other$97,150
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$88,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Waterloo, IA is $46.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Waterloo, IA is 25.3% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $73,720 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,250.