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Computer Network Architect

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AVG. SALARY

$93,990

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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West Virginia Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$93,990

Entry Annual Wage

$47,770

Experienced Annual Wage

$140,950

Average Hourly Wage

$45.19

Entry Hourly Wage

$22.97

Experienced Hourly Wage

$67.76

Median Hourly Wage

$41.19

West Virginia Regional Earnings

West Virginia Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Charleston MSA $89,700 or $43.13/hr $48,900 or $23.51/hr $126,040 or $60.60/hr
Hagerstown-Martinsburg MD-WV MSA $127,170 or $61.14/hr $77,810 or $37.41/hr $173,800 or $83.56/hr
Huntington-Ashland WV-KY-OH MSA $89,390 or $42.98/hr $55,530 or $26.70/hr $120,880 or $58.12/hr
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV $143,780 or $69.13/hr $84,180 or $40.47/hr $203,990 or $98.07/hr
Winchester VA-WV MSA $109,910 or $52.84/hr $77,510 or $37.27/hr $151,930 or $73.04/hr

West Virginia Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $98,330 or $47.28/hr $40,600 or $19.52/hr $149,990 or $72.11/hr

West Virginia's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 0%
Job Openings 14 estimated annual job openings
Employment 244 were employed in this occupation

West Virginia's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Workforce Investment Area 2 28 0% 1 1
Workforce Investment Area 6 42 10% 3 3
Workforce Investment Area 7 63 10% 1 4 5

Regions with decreasing outlook (negative growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Workforce Investment Area 3 48 -6% 3 3

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$129,490

Average Hourly Wage

$62.25

Average Annual Range

$73,490 to $185,170

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +4%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 1180 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 174,800 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Average growth
  Demand for computer network architects will grow as firms continue to design and build new information technology (IT) networks and upgrade existing ones. Continued expansion of cloud computing will increase demand for these workers to ensure that networks are properly designed and that transition to the new network proceeds smoothly. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2022.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (37.9%)
  • Computer systems design and related services (NAICS541500) (26.7%)
  • Information (NAICS510000) (16.5%)
  • Finance and insurance (NAICS520000) (9.4%)
  • Telecommunications (NAICS517000) (8.5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (NAICS560000) (7.9%)
  • Administrative and support services (NAICS561000) (7.9%)
  • Management of companies and enterprises (NAICS550000) (7.8%)
  • Management of companies and enterprises (NAICS551000) (7.8%)
  • Employment services (NAICS561300) (6.2%)