Computer Network Architects
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Computer Network Architects *
U S |
$40.09 | $53.32 | $67.41 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$44.06 | $53.14 | $63.86 |
Central Minnesota |
$42.58 | $51.10 | $59.61 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$24.43 | $34.27 | $43.16 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$41.01 | $52.23 | $65.64 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$43.54 | $48.96 | $59.62 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$43.01 | $49.12 | $59.12 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$44.07 | $53.85 | $64.40 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 3,150 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Computer Network Architects most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Telecommunications
- Administrative and Support Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 3,647 new Computer Network Architects to meet market demand between 2016-2026. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 162,700 | 173,200 | 10,500 | 6.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5,188 | 5,464 | 276 | 5.3% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 298 | 318 | 20 | 6.7% |
| Central Minnesota | 98 | 107 | 9 | 9.2% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 84 | 82 | -2 | -2.4% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 4,370 | 4,598 | 228 | 5.2% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.
