Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 6/19/2026
AI Resilience Score for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas:
42.2%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
There are a reasonable number of sources for this result, but there is some disagreement between them.
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AI Resilience Report forRoustabouts, Oil and Gas
$47,510 median salary•4,300 annual openings•SOC Code: 47-5070
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 5 sources.
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Career: Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
They help keep oil and gas equipment working by assembling, repairing, and maintaining machines and tools on drilling sites.
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Employment & Wage Data
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Median Wage
$47,510
Jobs (2024)
46,000
Growth (2024-34)
+2.4%
Annual Openings
4,300
Education
No formal educational credential
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034
