SOC 15-1211
Computer Systems Analysts
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ30/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ497,800
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$104K
$63K โ $166K
Projected Growth
๐+8.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค75/100
High exposure
๐ก Computer Systems Analysts face a risk score of 30/100 โ 14 points below the national average of 44. With 75/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $104K ($57K 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 30/100, Computer Systems Analysts faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like machine learning model auto-tuning displacing ml engineers are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 497,800 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in stakeholder negotiation and requirements elicitation and mentoring junior developers and team leadership to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Computer Systems Analysts?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Machine learning model auto-tuning displacing ML engineers
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Stakeholder negotiation and requirements elicitation
Mentoring junior developers and team leadership
Crisis debugging of complex production incidents
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
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
๐ป Technology Skills
Word processing software
Access software
Requirements analysis and system architecture software
Internet directory services software
Development environment software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Medicine and Dentistry
Education and Training
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 | 53% |
| Mathematicians | 24 | $122K | 72% |
| Computer Occupations | 26 | $106K | 83% |