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Will AI replace gas plant operators?AI replacement risk 61% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$87,820
25th–75th pct. $76,870–$100,870
Top pay (est.)
$150,200
Top 10% $115,520
Pay in 5 years
$97,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$108,800est.
$93,600–$126,400
Outlook score
35/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
61%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
−6.0%
1,400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Gas Plant Operators? AI replacement risk

61%
High
Ranked #655 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

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 Plant Operators

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
4.4
Operation and Control
3.8
Monitoring
3.5
Quality Control Analysis
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.2
Troubleshooting
3.1
Coordination
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.6
Public Safety and Security
4.4
Computers and Electronics
3.9
Engineering and Technology
3.9
English Language
3.9
Production and Processing
3.6
Mathematics
3.5
Customer and Personal Service
3.5

What the work involves

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsProcessing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsDocumenting/Recording InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Important abilities

Perceptual SpeedReaction TimeAuditory AttentionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityFlexibility of Closure

Education of workers

High school diploma
58%
Post-secondary certificate
31%
Associate's degree
11%

Training before entry

1–2 years
40%
3–6 months
22%
6–12 months
12%
1–3 months
12%
None / short demo
7%
2–4 years
7%

Related work experience

1–2 years
51%
2–4 years
19%
None
12%
6–12 months
11%
6–8 years
7%

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.