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State comparison · 2025

Computer Network Architects salary: New Jersey vs Texas

Occupation

Computer Network Architects in New Jersey earn a median of $162,350. In Texas, $133,310. After cost-of-living, the gap is 8.7% — not 21.8%.

Nominal pay gap
+21.8%
New Jersey vs Texas
COL-adjusted gap
+8.7%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

New Jersey

Computer Network Architects

Median
$162,350
p25
$129,110
p75
$185,710
p10
$101,730
p90
$213,630
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
108.8
Hiring velocity (180d)
-4%
See full breakdown for New Jersey

Texas

Computer Network Architects

Median
$133,310
p25
$100,390
p75
$166,220
p10
$70,110
p90
$191,800
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
97.1
Hiring velocity (180d)
-36%
See full breakdown for Texas

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.