SOC 15-1241 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Architects — Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD-MN
The median wage here is $127,760 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $134,050.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $127,760 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $134,050. Half of workers earn between $106,640 and $161,590. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $96,420 and the ninetieth at $170,670.
The area has 200 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 23rd of 395 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,420 | −28.1% |
| 25th | $106,640 | −20.4% |
| Median (50th) | $127,760 | −4.7% |
| 75th | $161,590 | +20.5% |
| 90th | $170,670 | +27.3% |
| Mean | $133,910 | −0.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sioux Falls run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $127,760 goes as far as $144,199 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$127,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$144,199US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $127,760 a year, 4.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $96,420 to $170,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Architects in Sioux Falls, SD?
The median annual wage is $127,760, or $61.42 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 Sioux Falls, SD is 4.7% 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 Sioux Falls, SD earns more than $170,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $96,420 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Sioux Falls, SD. 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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