Computer Network Architects Salary in North Dakota

Computer network architects in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $118,120 a year) and the least in Fargo ($115,940), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer network architects average at $112,630 and the median at $108,990 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $139,580.

Computer Network Architects average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$118,120
Fargo$115,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$118,120	$113,400	$102,800	$90,905	91
Fargo	$115,940	$109,220	$102,500	$89,414	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Network Architects salary in other states

Computer Network Architects salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1241.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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