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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricGas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station OperatorsDrilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Risk Score43.0%40.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile87th83th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 137 / 15
Median Salary$71,510$46,630
Employment5K5K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Production and Processing
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Public Safety and Security
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Administration and Management
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Documenting/Recording Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing General Physical Activities

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

30%

total discount

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

5 of 13 at risk
88%Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs.
88%Read gas meters, and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed from holders.
87%Submit daily reports on facility operations.
86%Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.
53%Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials.

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

7 of 15 at risk
87%Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools, according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties.
84%Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools, and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.
72%Study machining instructions, job orders, or blueprints to determine dimensional or finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, or tooling requirements.
63%Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems.
61%Move machine controls to lower tools to workpieces and to engage automatic feeds.

Wage Comparison

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic earns -$24,880(-35%) vs Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station OperatorsDrilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
10th
$43,950$35,360
25th
$57,520$41,100
Median
$71,510$46,630
75th
$88,090$56,820
90th
$98,350$65,200

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