Takeover Tracker
34%medium risk
Computer Programmers
vs

51 shared · 19 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricComputer ProgrammersComputer Systems Analysts
Risk Score34.4%33.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile64th57th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)8 / 153 / 15
Median SalaryN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

ProgrammingAI-Vulnerable
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Engineering and Technology
Computers and Electronics
Troubleshooting
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Interacting With Computers
Thinking Creatively
Documenting/Recording Information
Processing Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Computer Programmers

29%

total discount

Computer Systems Analysts

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Computer Programmers

8 of 15 at risk
85%Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.
71%Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.
71%Write or contribute to instructions or manuals to guide end users.
57%Develop Web sites.
51%Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.

Computer Systems Analysts

3 of 15 at risk
85%Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
53%Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
51%Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
50%Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
49%Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Computer Programmers20282035
Computer Systems Analysts20282035
20242030203520402045

Computer Systems Analysts has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Computer Programmers.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Computer

0

Unique to Computer

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Computer ProgrammersComputer Systems Analysts