Computer network architects (Legacy)

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2017 Workforce

102k

Average Age

42.7

Estimated Job Growth

5.27%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$101,538

Average Male Salary

$102,391

Average Female Salary

$92,637

About

Computer network architects (Legacy) are most often employed by the Computer Systems Design industry. The average yearly wage for Computer network architects (Legacy) was $101,538 in 2017.

The locations that employ the most Computer network architects (Legacy) are Fairfax County (Northwest)--Reston (North) & Franklin Farm PUMA, VA, Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC, and Seacoast Region--Rockingham County (Southern), Portsmouth City PUMA, NH. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Computer network architects (Legacy) are Fairfax County (Northwest)--Reston (North) & Franklin Farm PUMA, VA, Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC, and Collin County (Southwest)--Plano City (West) PUMA, TX.

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Employment and salary information for the Computer network architects (Legacy) workforce. Computer network architects (Legacy) workforce in 2017 was 102,425 people, of which 8.74% were women and 91.3% were men. Computer network architects (Legacy) are paid most in Santa Clara County (Central)--San Jose City (Southwest/Almaden Valley) PUMA, CA but are relatively concentrated in Fairfax County (Northwest)--Reston (North) & Franklin Farm PUMA, VA.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

93,468

Male Workforce

± 7.5k

8,957

Female Workforce

± 2.32k

The Computer network architects (Legacy) workforce in 2017 was 102,425 people (8.74% women and 91.3% men). This implies an average annual growth of 4.72% between 2014 (97,806) and 2017 (102,425).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

This map shows the states in the United States shaded by average wage for Computer network architects (Legacy).

During 2017, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were California ($122,541), New Hampshire ($118,128), and Delaware ($117,440).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$101,538

AVERAGE WAGE

#25 in the ranking (2017)

$64,683

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2017, Computer network architects (Legacy) earned an average of $101,538, $36,855 more than the average national salary of $64,683

The graph shows the ranking of Computer network architects (Legacy) in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2017.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.252

WAGE GINI

In 2017, Computer network architects (Legacy) had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.252, which is lower than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Computer network architects (Legacy) (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

The graphic shows the distribution of average salaries by buckets for Computer network architects (Legacy) compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Computer network architects (Legacy) and on wages for those in the field. Computer Systems Design is the industry that employs the most Computer network architects (Legacy), both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Computer network architects (Legacy), by average wage, is Other schools & instruction and educational support services ($175,910).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

102k

2017 Workforce

± 7,855

1.28%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 10.7%

This graphic shows the share of Computer network architects (Legacy) employed by various industries. Computer Systems Design employs the largest share of Computer network architects (Legacy) at 70.3%, followed by Wired telecommunications carriers (Legacy) with 17.7% and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers with 12%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Computer network architects (Legacy) in the US. The workforce of Computer network architects (Legacy) in 2017 was 102,425 people, with 8.74% woman, and 91.3% men. The average age of male Computer network architects (Legacy) in the workforce is 42.8 and of female Computer network architects (Legacy) is 41.7, and the most common race/ethnicity for Computer network architects (Legacy) is White.

Gender and Age

Metric

The workforce of Computer network architects (Legacy) in 2017 was 102,425 people, with 8.74% woman, and 91.3% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 40 to 44 years (18,825 people), 35 to 39 years (17,991 people), and 45 to 49 years (15,618 people). Among them they concentrated 51.4% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2017, 6.86% of Computer network architects (Legacy) workers were Hispanic and 93.1% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (60.9%), Puerto Rican (28.6)%, and Cuban (10.6)%

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Races

In 2017, 72% of the Computer network architects (Legacy) workforce were White, of which 7.72% were women and 92.3% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Asian (15.3%) and Black (8.58%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Computer network architects (Legacy) from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Computer network architects (Legacy) is Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2017 were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

Type of Majors

Degree

The most common majors achieved by Computer network architects (Legacy) in 2017 (counting all academic degrees) were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (20,437 people), Engineering (14,154 people), and Business (8,745 people).

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Education Levels

Metric

The main educational levels achieved by the Computer network architects (Legacy) workers were Bachelors Degree (41,007 people), Some college (23,134 people), and Graduate Degree (18,516 people).

The graphic shows the Computer network architects (Legacy) workforce by gender and educational level.

Projections

Projections on job growth for Computer Network Architects from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year national workforce is projected to grow 2.84%, but Computer Network Architects are expected to see a growth of 5.27% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

For growth projections, the closest comparible industry reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is Computer Network Architects.

5.27%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

2.84%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Computer network architects (Legacy). This profession is expected to grow more than than 2.84%, the average rate of national job growth.