Computer Network Architects Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $94,500 -27.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.43
10th percentile $65,160
90th percentile $162,460
Employed locally 150
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,160
    25th
    $72,920
    50th (median)
    $94,500
    75th
    $128,410
    90th
    $162,460

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,440
    Software Developers $109,230
    Computer Systems Analysts $80,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $66,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,040
    Computer Programmers $88,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Network Architects make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Western North Carolina is $45.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.37 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Computer Network Architects salaries?

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Western North Carolina is 27.5% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $65,160 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,920.