medium risk
Network and Computer Systems Administratorsvs
61 shared · 11 different
core competencies
medium risk
Software Developers, ApplicationsSide-by-Side Comparison
Software Developers, Applications leads 4–0| Metric | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Software Developers, Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 37.6% | 35.6% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 74th | 67th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 9 / 15 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | N/A |
| Employment | N/A | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Customer and Personal Service
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
ProgrammingAI-Vulnerable
Analyzing Data or Information
Engineering and Technology
Documenting/Recording Information
Design
Mathematical Reasoning
Operation Monitoring
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
31%
total discount
Software Developers, Applications
28%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
9 of 15 at risk86%Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
85%Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
72%Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
70%Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
55%Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
Software Developers, Applications
7 of 15 at risk84%Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.
83%Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
75%Specify power supply requirements and configuration.
72%Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.
66%Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Network and Computer Systems Administrators2028–2035
Software Developers, Applications2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Software Developers, Applications has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Network and Computer Systems Administrators.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Network
0
Unique to Software
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsSoftware Developers, Applications