SOC 47-5012
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
Risk Score
⚠️45/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥13,090
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$65K
$43K – $99K
Projected Growth
📈+0.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖24/100
Low exposure
💡 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas face a risk score of 45/100 — 1 points above the national average of 44. With only 24/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $65K ($19K 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 45/100, Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai project scheduling and resource optimization are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 13,090 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in physical work in confined or elevated spaces and adapting to unique building configurations on-site to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
3D printing of building components
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
📊 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 | 55% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 84% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 82% |