SOC 47-5071
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Risk Score
⚠️48/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥45,330
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$48K
$36K – $64K
Projected Growth
📈+2.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas face a risk score of 48/100 — 4 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $48K ($1K 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 48/100, Roustabouts, Oil and Gas faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like 3d printing of building components are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 45,330 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in adapting to unique building configurations on-site and fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Roustabouts, Oil and Gas?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
3D printing of building components
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
📊 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 | 61% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 83% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 77% |