Career Paths From Computer Network Architects

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Computer Systems AnalystsLateral Move95.2% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Computer Systems Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Computer Systems Analysts sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 21% lower.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$105,850
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Software DevelopersLateral Move88.3% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Software Developers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Software Developers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$135,980
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Database ArchitectsLateral Move87.1% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Database Architects share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Database Architects sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 4% higher.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$139,500
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Information Security AnalystsLateral Move86.2% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Information Security Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Information Security Analysts sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 4% lower.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$129,180
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Database AdministratorsLateral Move90.7% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Database Administrators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Database Administrators sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 22% lower.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$104,620
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Computer and Information Research ScientistsLateral Move89.1% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Computer and Information Research Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Computer and Information Research Scientists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 5% higher.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$140,300
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Aerospace EngineersCareer Change87.5% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Aerospace Engineers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Aerospace Engineers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$134,960
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Web DevelopersLateral Move88.8% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Web Developers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Web Developers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 31% lower.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$92,650
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Chemical EngineersCareer Change86.8% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Chemical Engineers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Chemical Engineers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 7% lower.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$125,040
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Bioengineers and Biomedical EngineersCareer Change85.5% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 18% lower.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$109,370
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
PhysicistsCareer Change90.7% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Physicists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Physicists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 28% higher.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$172,250
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Architectural and Civil DraftersCareer Change85.7% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Architectural and Civil Drafters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Architectural and Civil Drafters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 51% lower.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$66,150
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Biochemists and BiophysicistsCareer Change85% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Biochemists and Biophysicists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Biochemists and Biophysicists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 5% lower.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$127,410
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Mechanical DraftersCareer Change87.3% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Mechanical Drafters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Mechanical Drafters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 47% lower.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$71,550
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsLateral Move0% skill match
Computer Network Architects and Network and Computer Systems Administrators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Network and Computer Systems Administrators sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 26% lower.
Current median salary
$134,050
Target median salary
$99,130
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.