Computer Network Architects Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $107,570 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $51.72
10th percentile $67,550
90th percentile $163,000
Employed locally 90
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,550
    25th
    $84,110
    50th (median)
    $107,570
    75th
    $146,920
    90th
    $163,000

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 146% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 46% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $172,280
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $155,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $139,220
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $130,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $130,810
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $129,640

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$120,240
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,850
    Computer Systems Analysts$89,580
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83,520
    Computer Occupations, All Other$99,590
    Information Security Analysts$119,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Wilmington, NC is $51.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Wilmington, NC is 17.5% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $67,550 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,110.