SOC 15-1241 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Architects — Peoria
Peoria, IL · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Network Architects in Peoria, IL is $144,680 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 Peoria, IL is $144,680 per year, close to the national median of $134,050 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $77,380 at the tenth percentile to more than $215,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $102,350 to $171,750.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.6 of every thousand jobs. Bloomington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $161,780. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 15th of 377 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,380 | −42.3% |
| 25th | $102,350 | −23.6% |
| Median (50th) | $144,680 | +7.9% |
| 75th | $171,750 | +28.1% |
| 90th | $215,210 | +60.5% |
| Mean | $139,760 | +4.3% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomington | $161,780 | 240 | |
| 2 | Chicago | $143,800 | 5,400 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $122,050 | 120 | |
| 4 | Champaign | $111,780 | 150 | |
| 5 | Rockford | $97,540 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Peoria sit close to the national average, so $144,680 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$144,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$144,680US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $144,680 a year, 7.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,380 to $215,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bloomington, at $161,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Architects in Peoria, IL?
The median annual wage is $144,680, or $69.56 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 Peoria, IL is 7.9% higher. 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 Peoria, IL earns more than $215,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,380 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 Bloomington, at $161,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Peoria, IL. 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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