Computer Network Architects salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Computer Network Architects in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $159,820 a year, based on BLS estimates for 9,370 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% above the U.S. median of $134,050 and 16% above the DC statewide median of $137,670. It ranks #11 of 99 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE9,370 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN WASHINGTON · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
Questions
What is the average Computer Network Architects salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $159,820 a year (May 2025). Half of the 9,370 jobs pay between $127,050 and $178,420. The 10th percentile is $102,110 and the 90th is $216,560.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Computer Network Architects?
That is 19% above the U.S. median of $134,050 and 16% above the DC statewide median of $137,670. It ranks #11 of 99 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Computer Network Architects the most in Washington?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Amazon Data Services ($175,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.