53-7073.00

Wellhead Pumpers

Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.

High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 80% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 84% probability of automation for this role

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80%

of jobs safer

204

jobs riskier than this

-4.7%

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.

Wellhead Pumpers monitor and maintain oil and gas production equipment at well sites—a role that AI-enabled remote monitoring platforms (SCADA with AI, SparkCognition) are automating by monitoring wellhead parameters remotely and alerting only on anomalies. The trend is toward fewer pumpers monitoring more wells remotely rather than daily physical well rounds. Through 2027, headcount per barrel of oil produced continues to decline; total employment more affected by commodity prices than direct AI displacement.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$70,010

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

-4.7%

Little or no change

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

8.4

9.2

9.9

10.0

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

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%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Wellhead Pumpers, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

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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 →