Computer and Information Systems Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Computer and Information Systems Managers to increase by 15.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 685,800 to 793,900 jobs. Its estimate of 53,500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($175,140), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
685,800
Projected employment (2034)
793,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
16%
Annual openings (projected average)
53,500
Pay & Preparation
$175,140
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
None
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Monitoring (3.88/5) • Speaking (3.88/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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