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Will AI replace gas compressor and gas pumping station operators?AI replacement risk 46% and how the work is changing

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$77,320
25th–75th pct. $58,580–$91,020
Top pay (est.)
$129,400
Top 10% $99,510
Pay in 5 years
$89,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$103,300est.
$88,800–$119,900
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
46%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.1%
300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators? AI replacement risk

46%
Moderate
Ranked #465 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.9
Operation and Control
3.8
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Troubleshooting
3.1
Equipment Maintenance
3.1
Complex Problem Solving
3.0
Repairing
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
5.1
Mechanical
4.5
Administration and Management
4.2
Public Safety and Security
4.2
Computers and Electronics
4.0
English Language
3.9
Chemistry
3.6
Education and Training
3.5

What the work involves

Controlling Machines and ProcessesHandling and Moving ObjectsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Perceptual SpeedNear VisionReaction TimeDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityFar Vision

Education of workers

Some college
11%
Post-secondary certificate
10%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
32%
6–12 months
31%
1–3 months
9%
3–6 months
9%
2–4 years
7%
4–10 years
7%
1–2 years
5%

Related work experience

2–4 years
37%
None
35%
4–6 years
15%
6–12 months
9%
3–6 months
2%
1–2 years
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.