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9%

Low Risk

Gas compressor and gas pumping station operators

United States AI Work Index53-7071

AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.

5.4 current · 5.3 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $72K

Median annual wage

Demand -1%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 71,510

Employment 2024

5.4K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-1.3%

Openings (2024–34)

0.6K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 43,95025th pctl: USD 57,520Median: USD 71,51075th pctl: USD 88,090Top 10%: USD 98,350

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityComputers and information technology

Tasks

  • 1. Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Submit daily reports on facility operations. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordComputerized maintenance management system CMMSProgrammable logic controller PLC software

Requirements

No education requirement: 54.2%High school diploma: 45.8%On-the-job training: 15.71%Prior work experience: 52.5%Specific vocational preparation: 45.1%Adaptability: Work schedule variability: 72.6%Work pace: <10%

Work context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 5.0/5
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions 4.8/5
E-Mail 4.8/5
Health and Safety of Other Workers 4.8/5
Telephone Conversations 4.8/5
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable 4.7/5

Worker profile

Median age 48.6 · 108K employed

Under 25: 2% · 25–54: 63% · 55+: 36%

Related

No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.

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