How much does a computer network architect make in California?
$158,900a year
Median yearly pay for computer network architects in California. That is $76.38 an hour or $13,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.38
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,070Median: $158,900Highest 10%: $224,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,070 | $46.67 | |
| 25th | $127,600 | $61.35 | |
| Median | $158,900 | $76.38 | |
| 75th | $197,100 | $94.76 | |
| 90th | $224,900 | $108.14 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $186,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $166,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $157,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $147,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $141,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $137,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $132,500 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $129,500 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $129,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $128,100 |
| Stockton, CA | $124,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $122,900 |
| Modesto, CA | $120,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $118,300 |
| Visalia, CA | $117,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $108,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $98,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer network architects.
| 1. Washington | $168,100 |
| 2. New Jersey | $162,400 |
| 3. Maryland | $159,500 |
| 4. California | $158,900 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $155,100 |
| 6. South Dakota | $153,400 |
| 7. Delaware | $148,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer network architect make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $76.38 ($158,900 a year).
Do computer network architects make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $158,900 against $134,100 nationally, 19% more.
Where does California rank for computer network architect pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays computer network architects the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $186,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.