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AI Work Index

Headline risk

7%

Low Risk

Pump operators, except wellhead pumpers

United States AI Work IndexISCO 5311major_group_fallback

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

13.1 current · 13.5 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $60K

Median annual wage

Demand 3%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.

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 60,020

Employment 2024

13.1K

Projected Change (2024–34)

2.6%

Openings (2024–34)

1.5K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 37,85025th pctl: USD 47,270Median: USD 60,02075th pctl: USD 75,160Top 10%: USD 89,660

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedProblem solving and decision makingFine motor

Tasks

  • 1. Read operating schedules or instructions or receive verbal orders to determine amounts to be pumped. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Turn valves and start pumps to start or regulate flows of substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Connect hoses and pipelines to pumps and vessels prior to material transfer, using hand tools. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordComputerized maintenance management system CMMSOperational databases

Requirements

Work context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 5.0/5
Exposed to Contaminants 4.8/5
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment 4.7/5
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions 4.7/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.6/5
Telephone Conversations 4.5/5

Worker profile

Median age 44.7 · 63K employed

Under 25: 11% · 25–54: 57% · 55+: 30%

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