Computer & Math

Computer Network Architects

SOC 15-1241

Design the data networks that connect an organization's offices and systems.

Median pay

$134k

$105k to $168k typical range

Outlook

Growing fast

11k openings / yr

Education

Bachelor's

AI displacement risk

Very high

How much of this job AI may do instead of the person · our model, not a benchmark

Works with AI

7/100

AI alongside the person rather than instead of them

AI exposure

89th pct

More exposed than 89% of occupations · modeled estimate · 81th pct in Microsoft's data

Future-proof

67/100

Key skills

Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Active Learning

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Pay and outlook from BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2024-2034). Skills and work activities from O*NET 30.3. AI exposure and future-proof scores are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.