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Computer Network Architects

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Computer Network Architects

National Avg Annual Salary

$135,890

National Avg Hourly Wage

$65.33

National Total Employment

177,010

Top Metro Avg Salary

$186,390

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Highest Paying State

Washington leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $156,410.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 19,800 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $186,390.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 10,600 jobs.

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Top States for Computer Network Architects

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Washington WA $156,410 4,450 Open
Virginia VA $153,960 9,340 Open
South Dakota SD $150,720 580 Open
California CA $150,010 19,800 Open
New Jersey NJ $148,960 6,440 Open
Maryland MD $148,490 5,320 Open
Utah UT $148,470 1,690 Open
Massachusetts MA $147,100 5,340 Open
District of Columbia DC $147,020 1,180 Open
New York NY $144,910 9,180 Open

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