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Network Architect Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$74.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $109,497/year ($9,125/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Network Architects (5th of 51), with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 6,270 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $155,060 a year — though pay ranges from $98,730 for newcomers to $211,580 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $98,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $120,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $155,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $172,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $211,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,270 Network Architect jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Network Architect salary of $155,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $109,497 — an effective tax rate of 29.4%.
| Gross (median) | $155,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$25,948 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,862 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$7,753 |
| Take-home (annual) | $109,497 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,125 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Massachusetts?
- The median Network Architect salary in Massachusetts is $155,060 per year ($74.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $120,020 and $172,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $155,060, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $109,497 per year ($9,125 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.4%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 6,270 Network Architect jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.