Computer support specialists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$61,550
~$30/hr · ~$5,129/mo
US Jobs
882K
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
8/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 8/10
The core tasks of diagnosing technical issues, documenting problems, and guiding users through digital workflows are highly susceptible to AI automation via advanced chatbots and LLM-driven troubleshooting. While some physical hardware setup and complex onsite networking remain, the vast majority of the work is digital information processing that AI can increasingly handle, as evidenced by the BLS's projected decline in employment due to automation.
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
Varies by employer
10-Year Growth
-3% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$30/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,129/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)