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BLS May 2025 wages Occupation-level safety SOC 15-1241

Computer Network Architects

Occupation-specific BLS fatality and injury rates set the reading order for Computer Network Architects, then wages beside peers such as Information Security Analysts, Computer Programmers, Web and Digital Interface Designers, Mathematicians.

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Same-major-group titles next to Computer Network Architects: Information Security Analysts ($129K) , Computer Programmers ($100K) , Web and Digital Interface Designers ($104K) , Mathematicians ($127K) . Hash-ordered per card so residual SOC siblings do not share an identical peer sentence.

What Computer Network Architects publish as work

O*NET task statements for SOC 15-1241 - occupation-level descriptions, not every employer's posting. Sibling cards diverge here because the task set is entity-keyed.

  1. 1. Develop disaster recovery plans
  2. 2. Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes
  3. 3. Develop and implement solutions for network problems
  4. 4. Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup
  5. 5. Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades
  6. 6. Coordinate installation of new equipment
  7. 7. Monitor and analyze network performance and reports on data input or output to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer reso…
  8. 8. Develop network-related documentation
  9. 9. Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software
  10. 10. Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing
  11. 11. Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems
  12. 12. Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands

Computer Network Architects: O*NET ranks Critical Thinking first

Importance-ranked O*NET profile for SOC 15-1241 - lead skill Critical Thinking at 4.1 ; lead knowledge Computers and Electronics. Sibling cards diverge here even when peer titles overlap.

Top skills

  1. 1. Critical Thinking 4.1
  2. 2. Reading Comprehension 4.0
  3. 3. Complex Problem Solving 3.9
  4. 4. Programming 3.9
  5. 5. Systems Evaluation 3.9
  6. 6. Active Listening 3.8
  7. 7. Judgment and Decision Making 3.8
  8. 8. Systems Analysis 3.8

Knowledge areas

  1. 1. Computers and Electronics 4.7
  2. 2. Engineering and Technology 4.3
  3. 3. Telecommunications 4.3
  4. 4. English Language 3.8
  5. 5. Education and Training 3.3
  6. 6. Design 3.2
Occupation safety grade
A
Very Safe
Transparent derived index from BLS CFOI/SOII, not an official BLS rating · formula
National median still $134,050/yr
$134K
National median
↑ +12%
Growth 2024-2034
11,200
Annual openings
179,740
Estimated US jobs
Information Security Analysts
Highest-pay peer · $129K

Typical Entry and Preparation Assignments

Entry education Bachelor's degree
Related experience 5 years or more

Top Paying States for Computer Network Architects

1. Maryland $159,460
2. Connecticut $143,890
3. Delaware $148,390
4. New Jersey $162,350
5. South Dakota $153,390
6. Washington $168,070
7. New York $140,390
8. California $158,870
9. Massachusetts $155,060
10. Virginia $141,340

Other Computer and Mathematical Occupations titles

  1. 1. Information Security Analysts $129,180
  2. 2. Web and Digital Interface Designers $104,000
  3. 3. Computer Programmers $100,390
  4. 4. Mathematicians $126,710
  5. 5. Computer Occupations, All Other $116,580
  6. 6. Database Administrators $104,620

Computer Network Architects carries an occupation-specific WageDex safety grade of A from BLS CFOI/SOII rates. The national OEWS median is $134,050 inside Computer and Mathematical Occupations (SOC 15-1241).

Employment Projections expect +12% change between 2024 and 2034 (much faster than average vs baseline 3.1%). About 11,200 annual openings are projected. BLS assigns Bachelor's degree as typical education needed for entry and 5 years or more as the typical related-work-experience category. These are occupation-level assignments, not universal requirements.

Highest published state median in this ranking: Maryland at $159,460. The table records differences without proving causes. Highest-pay peer shown here: Information Security Analysts at $129,180. Compare the same statistic in the relevant local wage area before treating the national median as a personal benchmark; OEWS excludes employer benefits.

Computer Network Architects pay-rank #4 in Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Among 21 detailed Computer and Mathematical Occupations with a published OEWS median, Computer Network Architects is pay-rank #4, the upper third of that major group. The order is ROW_NUMBER on national median (title as tiebreak), not a worker-level percentile.

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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024-2034.

SOC 15-1241 · national median $134,050 · upper third of Computer and Mathematical Occupations (#4/21). Open the full OEWS map or a named state before treating the card median as a local ask.

Computer Network Architects salary map

State, metro, and percentile for SOC 15-1241

Maryland · top state for Computer Network Architects

$159K published median

Connecticut · #2 state pay

$144K · behind Maryland

Information Security Analysts

Highest-pay peer vs Computer Network Architects · $129K

Computer Programmers

Lower-pay peer beside Computer Network Architects · $100K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Computer and Mathematical Occupations titles sit near Computer Network Architects at the top of the pay table? ▼
Computer Network Architects is pay-rank #4 of 21 detailed Computer and Mathematical Occupations with an OEWS median, upper third. Nearest upper-third titles: Software Developers ($136K), Actuaries ($130K), Information Security Analysts ($129K), Database Architects ($140K). Rank is ROW_NUMBER on national median.
What do computer network architects do day to day? ▼
O*NET lists published task statements for Computer Network Architects. Leading ones include: 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. These are occupation-level task descriptions, not every employer's job description.
Which O*NET skills rank highest for computer network architects? ▼
For SOC 15-1241, O*NET importance scores lead with Critical Thinking (4.1), Reading Comprehension (4.0), Complex Problem Solving (3.9), Programming (3.9). Knowledge areas emphasize Computers and Electronics, Engineering and Technology, Telecommunications. These are occupation-level profiles, not a hiring checklist for every employer.
What is the OEWS national median for Computer Network Architects? ▼
May 2025 OEWS reports $134,050 as the national median for Computer Network Architects. The published 10th-90th range is $79,900 to $202,680. Beside Information Security Analysts ($129,180), this is the occupation-level national figure, not a local offer.
What employment change does BLS publish for Computer Network Architects? ▼
The 2024-2034 projection for Computer Network Architects is +12%. Projected annual openings: about 11,200. Relative to the current all-occupations baseline of 3.1%: much faster than average.
What typical entry education does BLS assign to Computer Network Architects? ▼
BLS assigns Bachelor's degree as the typical-education-needed-for-entry category for Computer Network Architects. Related-work-experience category: 5 years or more. These are occupation-level labels, not every employer's hiring rule.
Which three states show the highest OEWS medians for Computer Network Architects? ▼
Maryland ($159,460), Connecticut ($143,890), Delaware ($148,390) lead this ranking. The table does not identify why those state estimates differ.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. Wage and state figures use BLS OEWS May 2025; growth and education use BLS Employment Projections for 2024-2034; safety fields cite BLS CFOI/SOII; task statements cite O*NET where shown. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES Occupational wage estimates by area and industry · 2025

Federal sources on this Computer Network Architects card
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS / OES) - national median and percentiles for SOC 15-1241. bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET OnLine - task and skill statements for Computer Network Architects. onetcenter.org
  • BLS Employment Projections - 2024-2034 change and openings for this occupation. bls.gov/emp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - demographic and labor-force context for state and metro geography. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) - payroll-tax aggregate context for wage comparisons. irs.gov/statistics