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State comparison · 2025

Computer Network Architects salary: Maryland vs Washington

Occupation

Computer Network Architects in Washington earn a median of $168,070. In Maryland, $159,460. After cost-of-living, the gap is 3.3% — not 5.1%.

Nominal pay gap
-5.1%
Maryland vs Washington
COL-adjusted gap
-3.3%
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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Washington

Computer Network Architects

Median
$168,070
p25
$126,470
p75
$200,940
p10
$93,610
p90
$224,910
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
107.0
Hiring velocity (180d)
-4%
See full breakdown for Washington

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.