SOC 51-8093
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
Risk Score
⚠️59/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥34,860
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$98K
$60K – $113K
Projected Growth
📈-2.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖67/100
High exposure
💡 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers face a risk score of 59/100 — 15 points above the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $98K ($51K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 59/100, Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like industrial robotics replacing manual assembly tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 34,860 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection and troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Industrial robotics replacing manual assembly tasks
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
Troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions
Handling non-standard materials and configurations
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 63% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 29 | $128K | 65% |
| Chemical Engineers | 30 | $122K | 63% |