Computer Network Architects, Baltimore

$160,340

Local median annual wage in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD. Middle half of earners roughly $128,010 to $178,050.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+19.6%
US median
$134,050
Cost of living (104.5) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
104.5
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$128,010 to $178,050
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
2,480
Job code
15-1241

Computer Network Architects in Baltimore pay a median $160,340 (May 2025), 19.6% above the US median of $134,050. At local prices (index 104.5), that median buys about what $153,435 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$160,340 in Baltimore buys about what $153,435 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 104.5, 2024). Housing & rent index is 118.2 vs overall 104.5 (US average = 100, 2024).

Computer Network Architects in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Baltimore $160,340 $128,010 to $178,050 104.5
Minneapolis $134,230 $104,010 to $152,960 104.8
San Francisco $166,760 $128,690 to $211,740 115.6
Tulsa $109,450 $87,250 to $133,190 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Computer Network Architects in Baltimore?
The median annual wage for Computer Network Architects in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD is $160,340 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Baltimore pay compare to the US median for Computer Network Architects?
Local median pay is 19.6% above the national median of $134,050.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Baltimore is 104.5 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $160,340 has about the same buying power as $153,435 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.