Gas Plant Operators
Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.
SOC 51-8092
AI exposure: 32/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Plant Operators | 32 | $82,020 | +3% | 10,200 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Technical Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Reliability
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Gas Plant Operators?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Gas Plant Operators role. Its 32/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 32/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $82,020 median annual wage and 3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
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| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 32 | $78,670 | -3% | 38,600 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | 32 | $72,440 | +3% | 36,600 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 32 | $92,500 | +2% | 19,100 |
| Surveyors | 32 | $68,570 | +5% | 50,700 |
| Human Resources Specialists | 32 | $67,650 | +8% | 857,600 |
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