Computer and information systems managers
SOC Code: 11-3021
Computer and information systems managers carries a 38% AI exposure score (Medium automation risk), with a median annual wage of $171,200 and +15.2% projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034 (BLS), affecting approximately 667,100 workers. Full task breakdown, skills, and employer data are below.
Proportion of tasks susceptible to AI automation (O*NET analysis)
At 38% AI exposure, Computer and information systems managers sits 1 points above the 37.2% average across 832 U.S. occupations - more exposed than 63% of them. Most of its core tasks still require human judgment.
Career outlook score
80/100
Computer and information systems managers, weighted across 3 of 3 tracked dimensions
A weighted composite of median wage, projected growth, and AI-automation security (inverted exposure), each benchmarked against every other tracked occupation. It describes this occupation's standing across those three dimensions, not a guarantee of future outcomes.
- Median wage A+ $171,200
Annual median wage, percentile rank vs all tracked occupations
- Projected growth A+ +15.2%
Projected employment change, 2024-2034, BLS Employment Projections
- AI exposure (inverted) F 38% exposure
Lower O*NET task-automability scores lower risk; this dimension scores security, not exposure
Home health and personal care aides is #1 of 832 occupations by employment (4.3M, AI exposure rank #392 at 35%) vs. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks #1 by AI task exposure (95%, employment rank #17 at 1.6M).
Automation-risk inventory
Exclusive cut of 832 occupations by PlainWorkforce automation-risk band. Orthogonal to the continuous AI-exposure distribution chart below and to this occupation's single risk badge, this is the corpus band mix, with Computer and information systems managers in the Medium band.
Credential × growth standing
Bachelor's bar with above-average BLS growth
Computer and information systems managers sits in the Bachelor's entry band (178 of 832 occupations) and the Much faster pace bucket (31 of 832). That pairing is rarer than the HS / some-college + declining cluster that dominates the BLS map - treat the degree bar as the binding gate while the growth line stays supportive.
Where Computer and information systems managers sits among all occupations
AI-exposure score distribution across 832 U.S. occupations (O*NET task analysis). This occupation is marked in rose.
Where Computer and information systems managers sits by AI exposure
AI-exposure score distribution across U.S. occupations (O*NET task analysis)
38% Around the middle lower than 37% of 832 occupations
Occupations, banded by AI-exposure score
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Source O*NET task data (U.S. Department of Labor) · BLS 2024–2034
Source: O*NET task data (U.S. Department of Labor); AI-exposure scores are PlainWorkforce's analysis. As of BLS 2024–2034.
Computer and information systems managers vs. its occupational neighbors
AI exposure (horizontal) vs projected 2024–2034 growth (vertical) for occupations in the same SOC group. Computer and information systems managers is marked in rose; the top-left corner is the most future-proof.
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034 (growth) and O*NET (AI-exposure analysis by PlainWorkforce).
Employment Projections
Where This Score Comes From
Computer and information systems managers's Medium automation-risk tier is computed from O*NET Database 30.0 task-level analysis, where each documented task the occupation performs is evaluated against current generative AI, robotic process automation, and machine-learning capabilities. A score below 40% reflects tasks anchored in physical dexterity, unstructured environments, or high-touch human interaction that current AI cannot reliably replicate.
The employment, wage, and education figures above come from a second, separate federal source: BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034, matched to the O*NET task data by Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 11-3021) code, with the wage figure cross-validated against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 survey. BLS figures are presented exactly as published, with no adjustment on our part; the SOC-code match is what lets Computer and information systems managers be compared directly against every other tracked occupation on the same basis, not just roles that happen to share a job title.
For career planners, this profile should be read alongside the task, skill, and knowledge breakdowns below and the list of employers whose workforce composition includes Computer and information systems managers. Adjacent occupations shown further down offer lateral moves that preserve industry knowledge while potentially reducing exposure.
Education & Entry Requirements
Top Tasks (O*NET)
- 1. Manage backup, security and user help systems.
- 2. Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
- 3. Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- 4. Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
- 5. Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
- 6. Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
- 7. Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
- 8. Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
- 9. Stay abreast of advances in technology.
- 10. Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
Key Skills Required
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Writing
- Coordination
- Complex Problem Solving
- Social Perceptiveness
Knowledge Areas
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Engineering and Technology
- English Language
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Mathematics
- Education and Training
- Telecommunications
- Design
Frequently Asked Questions
Will AI replace Computer and information systems managers?
Computer and information systems managers has an AI exposure score of 38%, indicating a medium level of automation risk. The majority of tasks in this role require human judgment, creativity, or physical presence that AI cannot easily replicate.
What is the job outlook for Computer and information systems managers?
According to BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034, Computer and information systems managers is projected to grow by 15.2% over the decade. Current employment stands at approximately 667,100 workers.
What skills are needed for Computer and information systems managers?
Key skills for Computer and information systems managers include Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and others. Typical entry-level education is Bachelor's degree.
How much do Computer and information systems managers earn?
The median annual wage for Computer and information systems managers is $171,200, according to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Actual earnings vary by location, experience, industry, and employer. The BLS publishes detailed wage percentiles by region in its Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program.
What education is required for Computer and information systems managers?
The typical entry-level education for Computer and information systems managers is Bachelor's degree. Employers generally expect 5 years or more of related work experience. On-the-job training typically involves None. Requirements can vary by employer and specialization.
Which companies employ Computer and information systems managers?
Computer and information systems managers roles exist across many industries and employers. Workforce composition is estimated from BLS industry-occupation employment distributions matched to SEC-registered public companies.
AI Exposure Rating
Medium automation risk based on 10 analyzed tasks. Most tasks require human judgment and are resistant to automation.
Nationwide occupations with similar workforce profiles
Two data-derived peer sets for Computer and information systems managers: AI-exposure neighbors and BLS 2034 growth neighbors (distinct comparison neighborhoods, cross-occupation).
Similar AI exposure score
Nearest O*NET task-automability scores nationwide (38% here).
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Similar projected growth (2024–2034)
Nearest BLS employment change rates nationwide (+15.2% here).
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Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on published BLS + O*NET metrics among occupations with ≥10,000 workers in 2024; corpus ranks above sort the full tracked set.
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What to do with this
Use Computer and information systems managers' numbers above to compare, not just read in isolation.
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- See the full ranked list of occupations with the lowest automation exposure nationwide. Safest occupations from AI
AI exposure scores estimate task automatability from O*NET data; they are not a certainty of job loss, and BLS growth projections are estimates, not guarantees.
Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024–2034 and O*NET Database 30.0. Employment figures are rounded. Wage data from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (OES).