SOC 15-1241 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Architects — Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Network Architects in Eau Claire, WI is $127,040 per year, close to the national median of $134,050 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Network Architects in Eau Claire, WI is $127,040 per year, close to the national median of $134,050 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $81,330 at the tenth percentile to more than $157,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $100,370 to $152,900.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Madison leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $135,490. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 15th of 305 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,330 | −39.3% |
| 25th | $100,370 | −25.1% |
| Median (50th) | $127,040 | −5.2% |
| 75th | $152,900 | +14.1% |
| 90th | $157,850 | +17.8% |
| Mean | $124,650 | −7.0% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eau Claire run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $127,040 goes as far as $135,005 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$127,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$135,005US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $127,040 a year, 5.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $81,330 to $157,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $135,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Architects in Eau Claire, WI?
The median annual wage is $127,040, or $61.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $134,050, so pay in Eau Claire, WI is 5.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eau Claire, WI earns more than $157,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $81,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Madison, at $135,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Eau Claire, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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