Computer Network Architects salary
in Columbia, SC
- Middle 50%
- $100,160–$156,710
- vs U.S. median
- -6%
- Metro rank
- #63 of 99
Computer Network Architects in the Columbia, SC metro earn a median of $125,510 a year, based on BLS estimates for 270 jobs (May 2025). That is 6% below the U.S. median of $134,050 and 7% below the SC statewide median of $134,990. It ranks #63 of 99 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Computer Network Architects pay in other SC metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $161,170 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $137,930 |
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What is the average Computer Network Architects salary in Columbia?
The BLS median is $125,510 a year (May 2025). Half of the 270 jobs pay between $100,160 and $156,710. The 10th percentile is $84,010 and the 90th is $162,990.
Is Columbia a high-paying metro for Computer Network Architects?
That is 6% below the U.S. median of $134,050 and 7% below the SC statewide median of $134,990. It ranks #63 of 99 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Computer Network Architects make an hour in Columbia?
About $60.34 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $125,510 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $48.15–$75.34 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.