SOC 15-1231
Computer Network Support Specialists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ49/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ146,450
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$73K
$46K โ $124K
Projected Growth
๐+1.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค64/100
High exposure
๐ก Computer Network Support Specialists face a risk score of 49/100 โ 5 points above the national average of 44. With 64/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $73K ($27K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 49/100, Computer Network Support Specialists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 146,450 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in ethical ai oversight and bias auditing and stakeholder negotiation and requirements elicitation to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Computer Network Support Specialists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Machine learning model auto-tuning displacing ML engineers
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Ethical AI oversight and bias auditing
Stakeholder negotiation and requirements elicitation
Architecting novel systems requiring creative problem-solving
Cross-functional collaboration on ambiguous problems
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Back up network data.
Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
Document network support activities.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Transaction security and virus protection software
Web platform development software
Operating system software
Configuration management software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
Telecommunications
Customer and Personal Service
Engineering and Technology
English Language
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 51% |
| Mathematicians | 24 | $122K | 80% |
| Computer Occupations | 26 | $106K | 76% |