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State comparison · 2025

Computer Network Architects salary: Maryland vs Michigan

Occupation

Computer Network Architects in Maryland earn a median of $159,460. In Michigan, $112,040. After cost-of-living, the gap is 30.4% — not 42.3%.

Nominal pay gap
+42.3%
Maryland vs Michigan
COL-adjusted gap
+30.4%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

Maryland

Computer Network Architects

Median
$159,460
p25
$124,700
p75
$176,240
p10
$98,900
p90
$213,140
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
105.0
Hiring velocity (180d)
-36%
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Michigan

Computer Network Architects

Median
$112,040
p25
$87,100
p75
$145,040
p10
$71,400
p90
$167,960
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
96.2
Hiring velocity (180d)
-45%
See full breakdown for Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.