medium risk
Technical Directors/Managersvs
55 shared · 30 different
core competencies
medium risk
Computer Network Support SpecialistsSide-by-Side Comparison
Technical Directors/Managers leads 4–0| Metric | Technical Directors/Managers | Computer Network Support Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 33.5% | 40.5% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 59th | 82th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 15 | 10 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $83,480 | N/A |
| Employment | 145K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Communications and Media
Computers and Electronics
CoordinationAI-Resistant
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Management of Personnel Resources
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Documenting/Recording Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
English Language
MonitoringAI-Augmented
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Far Vision
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Technical Directors/Managers
33%
total discount
Computer Network Support Specialists
29%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Technical Directors/Managers
8 of 15 at risk86%Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.
86%Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.
78%Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.
63%Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.
59%Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
Computer Network Support Specialists
10 of 15 at risk78%Test computer software or hardware, using standard diagnostic testing equipment and procedures.
75%Install network software, including security or firewall software.
73%Back up network data.
70%Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
66%Document network support activities.
Wage Comparison
Technical Directors/ManagersComputer Network Support Specialists
10th
$43,060N/A
25th
$59,810N/A
Median
$83,480N/A
75th
$131,160N/A
90th
$198,530N/A
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Technical Directors/Managers2028–2035
Computer Network Support Specialists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Technical Directors/Managers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Computer Network Support Specialists.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Technical
0
Unique to Computer
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Technical Directors/ManagersComputer Network Support Specialists