Jobs Similar to Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to computer systems engineers/architects, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Computer Network Architects, Information Security Analysts and Database Administrators.
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects: $116,580 (broader BLS group) · usual preparation: Training or associate.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Computer Systems Engineers/Architects) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Network ArchitectsSame group | 84% | $134,050 | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Information Security AnalystsSame group | 83% | $129,180 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Database AdministratorsSame group | 83% | $104,620 | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Computer Systems AnalystsSame group | 82% | $105,850 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Penetration TestersSame group | 82% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Information Security EngineersSame group | 81% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Blockchain EngineersSame group | 81% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Software DevelopersSame group | 80% | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Data Warehousing SpecialistsSame group | 80% | $139,500Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersSame group | 80% | $104,300 | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Computer and Information Research ScientistsSame group | 79% | $140,300 | Graduate degree |
| 12 | Web AdministratorsSame group | 79% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Web DevelopersSame group | 79% | $92,650 | Training or associate |
| 14 | Computer ProgrammersSame group | 79% | $100,390 | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | 78% | $130,220Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Computer Hardware Engineers | 78% | $161,740 | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Database ArchitectsSame group | 78% | $139,500 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Logistics Engineers | 76% | $82,320Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Geographic Information Systems Technologists and TechniciansSame group | 76% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Operations Research Analysts | 75% | $88,940 | Graduate degree |
- 1Computer Network Architects
84% similar · $134,050 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Information Security Analysts
83% similar · $129,180 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 3Database Administrators
83% similar · $104,620 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 4Computer Systems Analysts
82% similar · $105,850 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 5Penetration Testers
82% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 6Information Security Engineers
81% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 7Blockchain Engineers
81% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 8Software Developers
80% similar · $135,980 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 9Data Warehousing Specialists
80% similar · $139,500 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 10Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
80% similar · $104,300 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 11Computer and Information Research Scientists
79% similar · $140,300 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Web Administrators
79% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 13Web Developers
79% similar · $92,650 · Training or associate · Same group
- 14Computer Programmers
79% similar · $100,390 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 15Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
78% similar · $130,220 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 16Computer Hardware Engineers
78% similar · $161,740 · Bachelor's degree
- 17Database Architects
78% similar · $139,500 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 18Logistics Engineers
76% similar · $82,320 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 19Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
76% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 20Operations Research Analysts
75% similar · $88,940 · Graduate degree
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for computer systems engineers/architects also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where computer systems engineers/architects is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists (82)
- Logistics Engineers (77)
- Operations Research Analysts (74)
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (73)
- Security Management Specialists (73)
- Computer Hardware Engineers (72)
- Electrical Engineers (72)
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters (72)
- Industrial Engineers (70)
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (68)
Questions about jobs like computer systems engineers/architects
What jobs are most similar to computer systems engineers/architects?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Computer Network Architects (84% similar), Information Security Analysts (83% similar), Database Administrators (83% similar), Computer Systems Analysts (82% similar) and Penetration Testers (82% similar).
Do jobs like computer systems engineers/architects pay more?
None of the 20 most similar careers has a higher BLS median pay than computer systems engineers/architects where a direct comparison is possible.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.