Computer Network Architect Salary in Washington: $170,500 Average

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Average base salary, Washington

$170,500 / year

≈ $14,200 per month · $81.97 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Washington · median $174,000

25th percentile
$131,000Average
$170,50075th percentile
$208,000

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

District of Columbia$151,000

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

Massachusetts$157,000

Michigan$122,500

Minnesota$138,500

Mississippi$107,500

Missouri$115,000

Montana$115,000

Nebraska$123,000

Nevada$137,500

New Hampshire$138,500

New Jersey$165,000

New Mexico$112,500

New York$153,000

North Carolina$135,500

North Dakota$116,500

Ohio$137,500

Oklahoma$119,000

Oregon$140,000

Pennsylvania$141,000

Rhode Island$136,000

South Carolina$141,000

South Dakota$157,000

Tennessee$131,500

Texas$139,500

Utah$132,500

Vermont$121,500

Virginia$153,000

Washington$170,500

West Virginia$118,500

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).

Similar-paying roles in Computer and Mathematical

Actuary$146,500

Database Architect$149,500

Information Security Analyst$137,000

Software Developer$153,500

Mathematician$134,000

Data Scientist$131,000

Computer and Information Research Scientists$159,500

Computer Occupations, All Other$126,500

Web and Digital Interface Designers$121,500

Statistician$119,500

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.

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