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Network Architect Salary by State (2026)
How much does a Network Architect make? The median Network Architect salary in the US is about $136,879 per year (roughly $66.00 an hour), across 179,340 jobs (Computer Network Architects). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $90,990 in Mississippi to $168,070 in Washington. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.
Median Network Architect salary in every state
| State | Median salary | Jobs |
| Washington | $168,070 | 4,730 |
| New Jersey | $162,350 | 5,660 |
| Maryland | $159,460 | 5,860 |
| California | $158,870 | 14,870 |
| Massachusetts | $155,060 | 6,270 |
| South Dakota | $153,390 | 420 |
| Delaware | $148,390 | 760 |
| Connecticut | $143,890 | 1,570 |
| Virginia | $141,340 | 9,380 |
| New York | $140,390 | 9,800 |
| Colorado | $139,230 | 16,380 |
| Nevada | $138,060 | 1,010 |
| District of Columbia | $137,670 | 1,490 |
| Oregon | $135,660 | 1,540 |
| South Carolina | $134,990 | 1,950 |
| Georgia | $133,890 | 7,690 |
| Texas | $133,310 | 13,650 |
| Minnesota | $133,270 | 2,040 |
| Florida | $132,800 | 9,370 |
| Illinois | $132,790 | 7,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $131,840 | 6,080 |
| Wisconsin | $131,720 | 2,170 |
| Rhode Island | $131,320 | 460 |
| Ohio | $131,070 | 5,150 |
| Arizona | $130,890 | 3,990 |
| Alabama | $130,810 | 4,200 |
| North Carolina | $127,320 | 8,350 |
| New Hampshire | $125,420 | 560 |
| Indiana | $124,190 | 2,030 |
| Tennessee | $123,860 | 4,330 |
| West Virginia | $122,520 | 360 |
| Utah | $121,000 | 1,330 |
| Alaska | $119,720 | 120 |
| Nebraska | $116,420 | 1,350 |
| Michigan | $112,040 | 3,210 |
| Vermont | $110,930 | 130 |
| Arkansas | $110,400 | 910 |
| Oklahoma | $109,450 | 1,320 |
| New Mexico | $109,080 | 420 |
| North Dakota | $108,990 | 230 |
| Maine | $108,570 | 570 |
| Hawaii | $108,000 | 320 |
| Idaho | $107,620 | 720 |
| Louisiana | $106,620 | 470 |
| Montana | $104,300 | 250 |
| Kentucky | $103,740 | 1,710 |
| Missouri | $103,130 | 3,360 |
| Iowa | $103,050 | 1,170 |
| Kansas | $100,610 | 1,770 |
| Wyoming | $100,520 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $90,990 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make?
- A Network Architect makes a median of about $136,879 per year in the US (roughly $66.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $90,990 in Mississippi to $168,070 in Washington depending on the state.
- What is the average Network Architect salary in the US?
- The typical (employment-weighted median) Network Architect salary in the US is about $136,879 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 179,340 jobs nationwide.
- Which state pays Network Architects the most?
- Washington has the highest median Network Architect salary at $168,070 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
- Which state pays Network Architects the least?
- Mississippi has the lowest median at $90,990 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.
Sources and methodology
All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Computer Network Architects, code 15-1241). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.