Computer Network Architects

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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
41%
(Moderate Risk)
POLLING
38%
(Low Risk, Based on 100 votes)
Average: 40%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
13.4%
by year 2033
WAGES
$129,840
or $62.42 per hour
Volume
174,100
as of 2023
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JOB SCORE
7.4/10
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Calculated automation risk

41% (Moderate Risk)

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User poll

38% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 41% chance of automation.

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What is the likelihood that Computer Network Architects will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

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Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Computer Network Architects' job openings is expected to rise 13.4% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Computer Network Architects' was $129,840, or $62 per hour

'Computer Network Architects' were paid 170.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 174,100 people employed as 'Computer Network Architects' within the United States.

This represents around 0.11% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 872 people are employed as 'Computer Network Architects'.

Job description

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, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

SOC Code: 15-1241.00

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