53-7071.00

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.

8.9OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 88% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 91% probability of automation for this role
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88%
of jobs safer
118
jobs riskier than this
-1.3%
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.

AI process control systems and SCADA automation can manage gas compressor operation remotely, reducing the need for full-time on-site operators in some facilities. Responding to physical alarms on-site, managing equipment during startups, shutdowns, and emergency conditions, and performing preventive maintenance tasks still require human operators. Through 2027 this role faces gradual reduction as remote monitoring capability improves, but safety regulations requiring human presence during certain operations and the geographic distribution of compressor stations sustain workforce needs.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$71,510
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-1.3%
Little or no change
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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89% automation risk

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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 →