Computer Programmers vs Computer Support Specialists
Compare Computer Programmers and Computer Support Specialists side by side: median pay, job outlook, AI exposure, education, and top skills. Computer Programmers pays about $39k more.
Median pay$100k
OutlookDeclining
AI exposureHigh 100%, modeled
EducationBachelor's
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWritingSpeaking
Median pay$62k
OutlookDeclining
AI exposureHigh 85%, modeled
EducationSome college
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWriting
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Pay and outlook: BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2024-2034). Skills: O*NET 30.3. AI exposure is a modeled estimate. How we model AI exposure.