As of June 2026, Computer Network Support Specialists has an AI-exposure score of 68/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Computer Network Support Specialists

68/100
High exposure
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More exposed than 87% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$76,220. About 9,600 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How this role compares to similar Computer & Mathematical roles

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Common titles
Network SpecialistNetwork Technical AnalystNetwork TechnicianSystems SpecialistComputer Network SpecialistIT Consultant (Information Technology Consultant)
Typical preparation
Considerable Preparation Needed: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be...
Skills and knowledge
Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingMonitoring
Tools and technology
Border Gateway Protocol BGPMicrosoft Active DirectoryMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Windows ServerServiceNow
Work context
Email useTelephoneIndoor controlled settingFace-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Computer Network Support Specialists, SOC 15-1231.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Computer Network Support Specialists tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Monitor industry Web sites or publications for information about patches, releases, viruses, or potential problem identification.
  • Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
  • Configure and define parameters for installation or testing of local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexers, or related networking equipment.
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Augmentable

No augmentable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (100%).

Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (100%).

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Network and Computer Systems Administrators
80% skills overlap · High exposure · ~US$99,130
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