Computer Network Architects Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the Computer Network Architects occupation accounted for over 174 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 3% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $129,490, and the median wage was $126,900. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 109.2%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among industry sectors, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services held the largest number of jobs for the Computer Network Architects occupation, employing over 66 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $134,380, with a median wage of $130,700. There was a decrease in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 3.9% to 3.8%, indicating industry sector wages lagged national wage trends.

Information accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 31 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $127,990, and the median wage was $123,450. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was an increase compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -1.7% to -1.2%.

The Management of Companies and Enterprises sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 16 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $127,320 and the median wage was $128,720. The wage variance to the national average experienced an increase compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -2.1% to -1.7%.

Highest Location Concentration

When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the Computer Network Architects occupation, we find that Boulder, CO had the highest concentration of jobs (4.8 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $145,280, and a median wage of $139,720. The location variance to the national average was 12.2%. Huntsville, AL had the next highest concentration of jobs (4.7 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $134,130 and a median wage of $133,620. The industry variance to the national average was 3.6%. Colorado Springs, CO had 4.4 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $121,100 and a median wage of $113,090. The industry variance to the national average was -6.5%.

Summary

In 2022, the Computer Network Architects occupation flourished in the United States, with over 174 thousand jobs, marking a solid increase of 3% from the previous year. Professionals in this field commanded lucrative wages, boasting an annual mean wage of $129,490 and a median wage of $126,900, significantly exceeding the national average for all occupations by 109.2%. Within industry sectors, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emerged as the primary employer, though experiencing a slight decrease in wage variance compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, Information sector employment witnessed growth, albeit with an increased wage variance relative to the national average. The Management of Companies and Enterprises sector also contributed substantially, albeit with a widening wage variance. Examining location concentration, Boulder, CO, stood out with the highest job concentration, offering wages above the national average, followed closely by Huntsville, AL, and Colorado Springs, CO, each showcasing notable employment shares with varying wage differentials relative to the national average.

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