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Will AI replace pump operators, except wellhead pumpers?AI replacement risk 41% and how the work is changing

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$61,770
25th–75th pct. $47,560–$77,210
Top pay (est.)
$119,400
Top 10% $91,820
Pay in 5 years
$71,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$83,700est.
$72,000–$97,200
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
41%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.3%
1,000 openings / yr

Will AI replace Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers? AI replacement risk

41%
Moderate
Ranked #392 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 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.8
Monitoring
3.4
Operation and Control
3.2
Critical Thinking
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.2
Mathematics
3.8
Production and Processing
3.7
Computers and Electronics
3.5
Engineering and Technology
3.4
English Language
3.2
Administration and Management
3.1
Education and Training
3.1

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Perceptual SpeedOral ComprehensionAuditory AttentionNear VisionVisualizationOral Expression

Education of workers

Some college
8%
Post-secondary certificate
8%
Associate's degree
5%

Training before entry

2–4 years
17%
6–12 months
16%
1–2 years
9%
None / short demo
5%
3–6 months
3%

Related work experience

2–4 years
18%
None
17%
6–12 months
8%
4–6 years
3%

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.