Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifolds.
SOC 53-7072
AI exposure: 42/100
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | 42 | $52,470 | +3% | 8,900 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Technical Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Physical Stamina
- Decision Making
- Reliability
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers role. Its 42/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 42/100, 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 $52,470 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.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | 42 | $52,180 | +5% | 97,500 |
| Painters, Transportation Equipment | 42 | $51,930 | +3% | 24,500 |
| Traffic Technicians | 42 | $51,890 | +3% | 5,600 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | 42 | $53,590 | +3% | 26,700 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators | 42 | $53,590 | +3% | 63,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | 42 | $54,290 | +3% | 23,100 |
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