Salary distribution
Where Texas computer network architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $100,110 and $160,980, with a median of $129,110.
Computer Network Architects in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 489 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $129,407. 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.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 49 | $94,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 180 | $114,400 |
| Level III — experienced | 81 | $140,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 72 | $168,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Computer Network Architects in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ericsson Inc. | Solutions Architect | 31 | $116,800 |
| Nokia of America Corporation | Performance and Optimization Expert | 18 | $136,688 |
| Google LLC | Network Engineer | 17 | $155,000 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Network Development Engineer II | 16 | $144,300 |
| AT&T SERVICES, INC. | Principal Member of Technical Staff | 12 | $184,132 |
| Oracle America, Inc. | Network Developer | 11 | $122,216 |
| o9 Solutions, Inc. | Associate Architect | 11 | $147,390 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Customer Delivery Architect | 9 | $134,202 |
| Mavenir Systems, Inc. | Senior Solution Architect | 8 | $147,175 |
| KFORCE INC. | SENIOR NETWORK ARCHITECT | 8 | $119,402 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Cloud Engineer at Leonard A Wood & Associates LLC$135,000ArgyleDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502704
- Load Balancing Engineer at Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.$145,000SouthlakeDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25357-504390
- Engineer IV (Integration Engineer) at Ericsson Inc.$113,818FriscoDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-499416
- Network Engineer at Google LLC$150,000AustinDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-498421
- Network Engineer at Elevax Technologies Inc$113,818PlanoDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497412
- Senior Vice President of Solutions Engineering at Driven Tech, Inc.$249,054FriscoDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-494258
- Principal Consultant PS at Informatica LLC$134,347LewisvilleDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-492273
- Voice Operations Engineer at Salesforce, Inc.$180,000AustinDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-488742
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.
Computer Network Architects pay by experience level in Texas
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.
Computer Network Architects specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 208 certified offers. The most common variant is Network Engineer at a median of $113,818.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network Engineer | Google LLC | 93 | $113,818 |
| Network Architect | TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC | 17 | $113,818 |
| Network Development Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 16 | $144,050 |
| Engineer IV (Integration Engineer) | Ericsson Inc. | 15 | $125,000 |
| Network Developer | Oracle America, Inc. | 11 | $122,216 |
| Computer Network Architect | LTIMindtree Limited | 10 | $120,000 |
| Senior Solution Architect | o9 Solutions, Inc. | 10 | $156,610 |
| Solutions Architect | Ericsson Inc. | 10 | $144,855 |
| Associate Architect | o9 Solutions, Inc. | 8 | $148,647 |
| Technical Support Engineer | Juniper Networks (US), Inc. | 7 | $113,714 |
| Senior Consultant | F5, Inc. | 6 | $167,150 |
| Network Analyst | Conversant Solutions Inc. | 5 | $113,818 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Computer Network Architects in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 488 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $125,332.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Nokia of America Corporation | 281 | $125,332 |
| Professional services | Mavenir Systems, Inc. | 68 | $122,565 |
| Manufacturing | Ericsson Inc. | 61 | $126,466 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 34 | $142,400 |
| Finance and insurance | Visa Technology & Operations LLC | 27 | $154,710 |
| Energy and utilities | Calpine Corporation | 8 | $150,399 |
| Transportation and logistics | Southwest Airlines Co. | 6 | $143,222 |
| Real estate | Progress Residential, LLC | 1 | $195,000 |
| Education | Austin Community College | 1 | $127,010 |
| Healthcare | Geisinger System Services | 1 | $82,742 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Telecommunications
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 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
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- 02
Develop disaster recovery plans.
- 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.
- 04
Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
- 05
Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
- 06
Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.
- 07
Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
- 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, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for computer network architects in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Austin$132,790
- Dallas$132,420
- Houston$127,730
- San Antonio$121,520
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Computer Network Architects in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Computer Network Architects in Texas is $129,110.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Computer Network Architects?
- The Texas median is -1.3% versus the BLS national figure of $130,861.
- What is the salary range for Computer Network Architects in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $74,980 and the 90th-percentile at $178,560, 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.
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.