Computer Network Architects pay range in Asheville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $179,380 or more. The middle half of computer network architects in Asheville earn between $68,200 and $136,600.
- $53K10th
- $68K25th
- $101KMedian
- $137K75th
- $179K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,670 | $9,139 | $52.73 |
| Median | $101,420 | $8,452 | $48.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,200 | $5,683 | $32.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,600 | $11,383 | $65.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Architects pay in Asheville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Computer network architects in Asheville earn 16% less than the North Carolina average ($130,700) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($139,580). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $134,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $109,670 | $101,420 | $52,890 | $179,380 | 140 |
| North Carolina | $130,700 | $127,320 | $79,120 | $173,410 | 8,350 |
| United States | $139,580 | $134,050 | $79,900 | $202,680 | 179,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Network Architects salary after taxes in Asheville
On the average salary of $109,670, a single filer in Asheville takes home about $82,116 a year, or $6,843 a month and $3,158 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Asheville a good place for computer network architects? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Asheville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $109,670 buys what about $113,641 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Asheville ($46,870). A typical home costs $428,742, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Architects salary in other North Carolina cities
Asheville ranks 10th of 13 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($147,190).
- Durham$147,190
- Charlotte$138,960
- Raleigh$123,850
- Wilmington$121,440
- Winston-Salem$120,640
- Greensboro$118,940
- Burlington$117,220
- Hickory$115,620
- Pinehurst$112,430
- Asheville$109,670
Highest-paying cities for computer network architects
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($192,650).
- San Jose, CA$192,650
- San Francisco, CA$172,850
- Seattle, WA$171,920
- Rochester, MN$163,430
- New York, NY$161,380
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Computer Network Architects salary in Asheville: questions
How much do computer network architects make an hour in Asheville?
$52.73 an hour on average, and $48.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network architects salary in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network architects take-home pay in Asheville?
About $82,116 a year ($6,843 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,670.
Do computer network architects earn more in Asheville than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($139,580).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1241; area Asheville, NC (11700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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