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Computer Network Architect

Average base salary, New Jersey
$165,000 / year
$13,750 per month · $79.33 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for New Jersey · median $168,000
25th percentile
$133,500
Average
$165,000
75th percentile
$192,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Computer Network Architect salary by state
Alabama$133,000
Alaska$132,000
Arizona$136,000
Arkansas$123,000
California$167,000
Colorado$151,500
Connecticut$153,500
Delaware$148,500
Florida$142,000
Georgia$134,000
Hawaii$122,500
Idaho$123,000
Illinois$143,500
Indiana$128,500
Iowa$113,500
Kansas$109,500
Kentucky$114,000
Louisiana$118,000
Maine$119,000
Maryland$161,500
Michigan$122,500
Minnesota$138,500
Mississippi$107,500
Missouri$115,000
Montana$115,000
Nebraska$123,000
Nevada$137,500
New Jersey$165,000
New Mexico$112,500
New York$153,000
North Dakota$116,500
Ohio$137,500
Oklahoma$119,000
Oregon$140,000
Pennsylvania$141,000
Rhode Island$136,000
South Dakota$157,000
Tennessee$131,500
Texas$139,500
Utah$132,500
Vermont$121,500
Virginia$153,000
Washington$170,500
Wisconsin$138,000
Wyoming$103,500
About this role

Computer Network Architect is a professional role in the Computer and Mathematical job family, focused on Computer Network Architect work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Computer Network Architects do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

  • Develop disaster recovery plans.
  • Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
  • Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
  • Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
  • Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.

Top skills: Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Systems Evaluation Programming Complex Problem Solving Systems Analysis

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Computer Network Architect salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

65,320 workers

$147,500

Information

31,430 workers

$142,500

Finance and Insurance

18,840 workers

$152,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

16,910 workers

$149,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

10,390 workers

$139,000

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

7,480 workers

$147,500

Wholesale Trade

7,140 workers

$156,500

Health Care and Social Assistance

5,450 workers

$130,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Computer Network Architect pays 19% above the average across 21 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $121,000).

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Computer Network Architect make?

The average base salary for a Computer Network Architect in the United States is $144,500 per year, or about $69.47 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $108,500 and $174,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Computer and Mathematical roles?

The Computer and Mathematical job family averages $121,000 across 21 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

Need a defensible market price for this role?
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