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.
Computer Network Support Specialists
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).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Computer & Mathematical roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- 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.
- Install network software, including security or firewall software.
- Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
- Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.
- Install or repair network cables, including fiber optic cables.
- Install new hardware or software systems or components, ensuring integration with existing network systems.
- Back up network data.
- Train users in procedures related to network applications software or related systems.
- Document network support activities.
- Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
- Create or update technical documentation for network installations or changes to existing installations.
- Test repaired items to ensure proper operation.
- Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment.
- Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
- Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
- Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
- Test computer software or hardware, using standard diagnostic testing equipment and procedures.
- Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
No augmentable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (100%).
No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (100%).
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