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State comparison · 2025

Computer Network Architects salary: Virginia vs Washington

Occupation

Computer Network Architects in Washington earn a median of $168,070. In Virginia, $141,340. After cost-of-living, the gap is 11% — not 15.9%.

Nominal pay gap
-15.9%
Virginia vs Washington
COL-adjusted gap
-11%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

Virginia

Computer Network Architects

Median
$141,340
p25
$109,760
p75
$174,510
p10
$85,050
p90
$210,180
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
101.1
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%
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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.