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H3
High Wage. High Demand. High Skill.
Computer Network Architects
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Excludes "Information Security Analysts" (15-1122), "Network and Computer Systems Administrators" (15-1142), and "Computer Network Support Specialists" (15-1152).Overview
Requirements
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Required Work Experience
5 years or more
Job Training
None
Data
Comparisons
| Area/Region | Employment 2016 | Employment 2026 | Percent Change | Annual Openings | Avg. Hourly Wage | Avg. Annual Wage | H3 | High Wage | High Skill | High Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nebraska
|
1,237
|
1,381
|
11.64%
|
96
|
$44.10
|
$91,735
|
|
|
|
|
|
Omaha Consortium
|
1,054
|
1,202
|
14.04%
|
87
|
$45.36
|
$94,367
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lincoln MSA
|
126
|
139
|
10.32%
|
9
|
$35.37
|
$73,559
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grand Island MSA
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
0%
|
0
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
|
|
Central
|
24
|
23
|
-4.17%
|
1
|
$39.37
|
$81,884
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mid-Plains
|
11
|
12
|
9.09%
|
1
|
$32.22
|
$67,026
|
|
|
|
|
|
Northeast
|
9
|
9
|
0%
|
0
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
|
|
Panhandle
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
0%
|
0
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southeast
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
0%
|
0
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
|
|
|
N/A: Data is not available due to confidentiality.
Wages from Occupational Employment Statistics, 4th Quarter 2017. Annual openings from 2016-2026 Long-term Occupational Projections.
Career Cluster information from Nebraska Department of Education.
Career Cluster information from Nebraska Department of Education.
Produced by the Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information.