Computer Network Architects
Computer and Mathematical · SOC 15-1241
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
Decision card
Career Evidence Passport
SOC 15-1241 evidence across exposure, wages, projections, postings, certified LCAs, skills, and transitions.
- SOC exposure
- 19.9%
- High · Anthropic AEI
- Automation friction
- 29/100
- Low friction; broad SOC seed ORS job-requirements coverage.
- Wages
- $134,050
- H-1B offered wage $136,885; LCAs are filings.
- Projected openings
- —
- BLS EP 2024–2034; employment change +11.9%.
- Observed/proxy demand
- 2,080
- FY2025 certified LCAs; 3,683 postings in 2025.
Skill evidence
- H-1B values are certified Labor Condition Applications, not visa approvals.
- Job postings are seed-static / seed-derived; treat as provider-ready proxy coverage until observed provider data is wired in.
- Transition matches are directional skill-overlap context, not placement guarantees.
- This release is a FutureGrid broad-SOC seed derived from public BLS ORS requirement concepts and categories, not direct occupation-level ORS survey estimates. It describes job requirements, not worker ability, AI capability, or displacement probability. Automation friction is a FutureGrid derived score and should be read alongside exposure, demand, wage, and projection signals.
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AI Exposure Analysis
Across AI measures
Multiple exposure lenses for this occupation.
AI could do ~63.5% of this role but only ~19.9% is currently done with AI — a large capability-vs-adoption gap.
Top Skills
H-1B Visa Sponsorship Demand
View full H-1B trends →Certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications naming this occupation, FY2016–FY2025. A descriptive high-skill labor-demand signal — employer filings, not visa approvals or individual outcomes. Note: one LCA can cover multiple worker positions.
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Computer Network Technologist, Network Analyst, Network Consultant, Network Systems Consultant, Networking Systems Engineer, Solutions Architect
Representative Tasks
- •Develop disaster recovery plans.
- •Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- •Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
- •Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
- •Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery.
- •Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
- •Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
- •Resolve computer network problems.
- •Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access.
Tools & Technologies
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Employment & Wage Trend
BLS OEWS, 2019–2025
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). See /sources.
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 19.9% | 35.3% |
| Outlook | Average | 19% Bright |
| Median Salary | $134,050 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 80/100 | N/A |