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Will AI replace wellhead pumpers?AI replacement risk 42% and how the work is changing

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$69,960
25th–75th pct. $52,330–$82,200
Top pay (est.)
$127,600
Top 10% $98,170
Pay in 5 years
$80,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$91,900est.
$79,000–$106,600
Outlook score
46/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
42%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−2.0%
1,700 openings / yr

Will AI replace Wellhead Pumpers? AI replacement risk

42%
Moderate
Ranked #399 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 Wellhead Pumpers

Key skills

Operation and Control
3.9
Operations Monitoring
3.9
Repairing
3.8
Equipment Maintenance
3.2
Monitoring
3.2
Speaking
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.3
Chemistry
3.3
Mathematics
3.2
Computers and Electronics
3.0
Administrative
2.9
Building and Construction
2.8
Engineering and Technology
2.6
Public Safety and Security
2.5

What the work involves

Performing General Physical ActivitiesHandling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsControlling Machines and ProcessesRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentProcessing InformationInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Control PrecisionReaction TimePerceptual SpeedMultilimb CoordinationNear VisionProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

High school diploma
80%
Post-secondary certificate
11%
Associate's degree
7%
Less than high school
1%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
35%
1–3 months
27%
6–12 months
25%
3–6 months
12%

Related work experience

3–6 months
15%
4–6 years
11%
8–10 years
11%
6–12 months
8%
2–4 years
3%
1–3 months
1%

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.