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How much does a computer network architect make in Hickory?

$110,000a year

Median yearly pay for computer network architects in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. That is $52.86 an hour or $9,163 a month.

Hourly
$52.86
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
172 of 245
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,910Median: $110,000Highest 10%: $167,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,910$30.25
25th$81,170$39.02
Median$110,000$52.86
75th$132,300$63.61
90th$167,700$80.64

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for computer network architects.

Durham, NC$145,000
Charlotte, NC$134,400
Raleigh, NC$120,600
Winston-Salem, NC$119,900
Burlington, NC$118,100
Pinehurst, NC$116,400
Greensboro, NC$114,500
Wilmington, NC$114,200
Virginia Beach, VA$111,000
Fayetteville, NC$110,900
Greenville, NC$102,100
Asheville, NC$101,400
Computer Network Architect salary in North Carolina Computer Network Architect salary in all states

Related jobs in Hickory

Same field, median yearly pay.

Software Developer$122,500
Data Scientist$95,290
Computer Systems Analyst$93,970
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$93,540
Computer Network Support Specialist$85,780
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$80,970
Computer Occupation$74,310
Web and Digital Interface Designer$60,910
Computer User Support Specialist$51,990
Salaries for every job in Hickory, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer network architect make an hour in Hickory?

The median hourly pay in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area is $52.86 ($110,000 a year).

Do computer network architects make more in Hickory than the national average?

No: $110,000 against $134,100 nationally, 18% less.

How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $127,300, so Hickory pays 14% less.

Where does Hickory rank for computer network architect pay?

172 of 245 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer network architect make starting out in Hickory?

The lowest-paid 10% make $62,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,700 or more.

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.