Career Outlook
Computer and Information Systems Managers
BLS employment projections 2023–2033 · SOC 11-3021
Projected Growth
+15.2%
2023–2033
Annual Openings
55.6
projected/year
Median Salary
$175K
annual (BLS 2025)
Current Employment
670,570
workers (2023)
The Computer and Information Systems Managers career outlook (SOC 11-3021) combines two separate BLS data products: Employment Projections for 2023-2033 trajectory, and Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics from May 2025 for current pay. Projected employment change is +15.2% over the decade, which BLS classifies as much faster than average versus the 5% all-occupations baseline. That places it 10.2 percentage points above the national average across all occupations. Annual openings combining growth, retirement replacement, and transfers are projected at 55.6 per year.
Current workforce size for this occupation stands at approximately 670,570 based on the BLS OEWS May 2025 count. Median pay sits at $175,140 per year ($84.20/hr/hour), with a 10th-to-90th percentile spread from $107,550 to $297,510 — enough range that the choice between entry and senior positioning can change total earnings by 2-3× over a career. Typical entry-level credential is Bachelor's degree, with 5 years or more of prior experience generally expected.
Growth projections are directional indicators, not guarantees. BLS revises these every two years based on updated demographic, technology, and policy inputs — the 2023-2033 projections already factor in assumptions about AI adoption, remote-work normalization, demographic aging, energy transition, and post-pandemic industry shifts, but unforeseen disruptions (recessions, breakthrough technologies, policy changes) can reshape 5-year-out numbers. When treating this page as career-decision evidence, pair the growth percentage with annual openings (small occupations growing fast can still offer few actual entry points, while large occupations growing slowly can offer thousands of replacement opportunities), look at the percentile pay band to understand realistic entry and senior compensation, and check whether the credential requirements match your current educational investment. The "Similar Occupations" list below highlights adjacent SOC codes worth considering as comparison anchors or alternative pathways.
Job Growth Projection
+15.2%
Much faster than average
vs. national average (5%)
+10.2% above
Entry Requirements
Typical Education
Bachelor's degree
Work Experience Required
5 years or more
On-the-Job Training
None
Salary Data (BLS 2025)
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry) | $107,550 |
| 25th Percentile | $138,060 |
| Median (50th) | $175,140 |
| 75th Percentile | $220,730 |
| 90th Percentile (Senior) | $297,510 |
| Mean (Average) | $192,160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Computer and Information Systems Managers a growing field?
Computer and Information Systems Managers is projected to grow by 15.2% from 2023 to 2033, which is much faster than average. The national average for all occupations is about 5%.
What education is needed to become a Computer and Information Systems Managers?
The typical entry-level education requirement for Computer and Information Systems Managers is: Bachelor's degree. Work experience required: 5 years or more. On-the-job training: None.
How many Computer and Information Systems Managers jobs will be available?
There are approximately 55.6 annual job openings projected for Computer and Information Systems Managers, which includes new positions due to growth plus openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
What is the median salary for a Computer and Information Systems Managers?
The median annual salary for Computer and Information Systems Managers is $175,140 ($84.20/hr), based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Half of workers earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Similar Career Paths
Occupations in SOC major group 11 with comparable growth and entry requirements.
Last updated: May 2025 (BLS OEWS annual release). Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2023–2033. Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2025.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.