51-8092.00

Gas Plant Operators

Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.

8.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 75% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 78% probability of automation for this role
paper →
75%
of jobs safer
258
jobs riskier than this
-8.8%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Gas plant operators process natural gas through separation, dehydration, and compression systems where advanced process control systems and AI optimization tools from companies like Aspentech run increasingly autonomously. Operators shift toward monitoring, abnormal situation management, and equipment maintenance oversight. The 2025-2027 outlook is flat to modestly declining; gas processing automation is mature, and energy transition reduces new plant construction while existing plants continue operating with stable operator demand.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$83,400
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-8.8%
Declining
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →