SOC 15-1241 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Architects — Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
At $62,130, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Computer Network Architects, 53.7% beneath the national figure of $134,050.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,130, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Computer Network Architects, 53.7% beneath the national figure of $134,050. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,740 and $74,360. The lowest tenth earn under $48,690, while the highest tenth earn more than $93,280.
Ann Arbor leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $131,320. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 142nd of 384 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,690 | −63.7% |
| 25th | $59,740 | −55.4% |
| Median (50th) | $62,130 | −53.7% |
| 75th | $74,360 | −44.5% |
| 90th | $93,280 | −30.4% |
| Mean | $68,580 | −48.8% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Upper Peninsula of Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $62,130 goes as far as $64,584 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 51.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,584US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,130 a year, 53.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,690 to $93,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $131,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Architects in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $62,130, or $29.87 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is 53.7% 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI earns more than $93,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,690 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 Ann Arbor, at $131,320 per year.
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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