Computer Network Architects Salary in District of Columbia

Computer Network Architectss in District of Columbia have a median annual salary of $137,670, which works out to about $66.19 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $112,320 to $171,280, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Computer Network Architects pay in District of Columbia at a glance

Median annual salary

$137,670

Median hourly wage

$66.19/hr

Average annual salary

$145,960

Average hourly wage

$70.18/hr

25th percentile

$112,320

75th percentile

$171,280

10th percentile

$102,450

90th percentile

$205,420

People employed

1,490

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid computer network architects roles in District of Columbia.

10th percentile
$102,450
25th percentile
$112,320
Median percentile
$137,670
75th percentile
$171,280
90th percentile
$205,420

District of Columbia vs U.S. salary

The median salary for computer network architects roles in District of Columbia is about 2.7% above the U.S. median of $134,050 for the same occupation.

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How much does a computer network architects make in District of Columbia?

Half of computer network architects roles in District of Columbia report earning more than $137,670 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $145,960 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $112,320 and a quarter are above $171,280, so most computer network architects pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect computer network architects pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.