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Computer Network Architects salary in Colorado

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Computer Network Architects in Colorado. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$139,230
Mean annual$146,160
Range (10th to 90th)$94,920 to $206,600
Colorado employment16,380
State vs national+1.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Colorado computer network architects fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$94,92025TH$123,640MEDIAN$139,23075TH$168,88090TH$206,600

The middle 50% of workers earn between $123,640 and $168,880, with a median of $139,230.

Real disclosed salaries

Computer Network Architects in Colorado: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 193 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $120,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry25$91,458
Level II — qualified51$115,586
Level III — experienced36$138,798
Level IV — fully competent34$161,990

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Computer Network Architects in Colorado. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Charter Communications Inc.Network Engineer IV39$111,142
Charter Communications, Inc.Network Engineer IV36$115,586
Dish Wireless LLCPrincipal Engineer - Wireless18$138,798
Google LLCNetwork Engineer17$141,000
DISH Wireless, LLCArchitect II14$114,691
Dish Wireless L.L.C.Staff Engineer - Cloud & Infrastructure5$114,691
Visa Technology & Operations LLCLead Systems Engineer4$152,429
Oracle America, Inc.Network Developer3$114,691
Akamai Technologies, Inc.Solutions Engineer. Senior2$181,785
Beacon Hill Solutions Group LLCWireless Network Architect2$127,920

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Network Engineer at Google LLC
    $153,000
    ThorntonWage Level IIDecided I-200-26084-728575
  • Principal Wireless Engineer II at Charter Communications, Inc.
    $161,990
    Greenwood VillageWage Level IVDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-721890
  • Senior Network Engineer at Dish Wireless LLC
    $138,798
    LittletonWage Level IIIDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-718794
  • Principal Engineer I at Charter Communications Inc.
    $161,990
    Greenwood VillageWage Level IVDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-718234
  • Wireless Network Engineer at IP HEIGHTS LLC
    $115,586
    EnglewoodWage Level IIDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26079-717313
  • Network Engineer at Google LLC
    $180,000
    BoulderDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-716699
  • Solutions Architect at Hilton Resorts Corporation
    $174,900
    AuroraWage Level IIIDecided Mar 20, 2026I-200-26075-703949
  • Network Engineer IV at Charter Communications Inc.
    $119,607
    Greenwood VillageDecided Mar 20, 2026I-200-26072-701314

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Computer Network Architects pay by experience level in Colorado

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Computer Network Architects specialties in Colorado

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 126 certified offers. The most common variant is Network Engineer at a median of $114,691.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Network EngineerCharter Communications Inc.68$114,691
Principal EngineerCharter Communications, Inc.22$141,006
Network Implementation EngineerGoogle LLC8$125,000
Principal Engineer - WirelessDish Wireless LLC7$137,925
Systems EngineerCharter Communications Inc.6$111,142
Manager, Network EngineeringCharter Communications Inc.5$137,925
SENIOR NETWORK ARCHITECTKFORCE INC.4$115,293
Principal Wireless EngineerCharter Communications, Inc.3$161,990
Network DeveloperOracle America, Inc.3$114,691

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Computer Network Architects in Colorado, by industry

Median offered wage across 192 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $119,607.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareCharter Communications Inc.169$119,607
Finance and insuranceVisa Technology & Operations LLC7$150,648
ManufacturingCisco Systems, Inc.7$161,658
Professional servicesBeacon Hill Solutions Group LLC7$120,337
EducationUniversity of Colorado Denver / Anschutz1$144,290
Retail and wholesaleAmazon.com Services LLC1$196,560

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Colorado over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Colorado2023 to 2025
$132,9602023$134,6802024$139,2302025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Telecommunications

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Deductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.

  2. 02

    Develop disaster recovery plans.

  3. 03

    Monitor and analyze network performance and reports on data input or output to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning.

  4. 04

    Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.

  5. 05

    Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.

  6. 06

    Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.

  7. 07

    Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.

  8. 08

    Develop and implement solutions for network problems.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+11.9%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing much faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Computer Network Architects in Colorado?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Computer Network Architects in Colorado is $139,230.
How does Colorado compare to the national median for Computer Network Architects?
The Colorado median is +1.7% versus the BLS national figure of $136,879.
What is the salary range for Computer Network Architects in Colorado?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $94,920 and the 90th-percentile at $206,600, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Computer Network Architects a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 11.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Computer Network Architects?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.