Wellhead pumpers

United States AI Work Index53-7073

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

18.8 current · 17.9 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $70K

Median annual wage

Demand -5%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.

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 70,010

Employment 2024

18.8K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-4.7%

Openings (2024–34)

2.0K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 39,11025th pctl: USD 54,450Median: USD 70,01075th pctl: USD 80,720Top 10%: USD 97,470

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedProblem solving and decision makingAdaptability

Tasks

1. Gauge oil and gas production. AI use: 0%
2. Monitor pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks. AI use: 0%
3. Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks. AI use: 0%
4. Monitor control panels during pumping operations to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration. AI use: 0%
5. Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment. AI use: 0%
6. Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSAP softwareMoxa software

Requirements

License required: 19.2%Certificate: 15.9%No education requirement: 65.5%High school diploma: 34.1%On-the-job training: 16.72%Prior work experience: 21.6%Specific vocational preparation: 67.2%

Work context

Exposed to Contaminants 5.0/5

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 5.0/5

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment 5.0/5

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions 5.0/5

Telephone Conversations 5.0/5

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions 4.8/5

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

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