Petroleum and coal products manufacturing
NAICS Code: 324000
BLS projects Petroleum and coal products manufacturing to contract -3.0% through 2034 - 5.4 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 20% of them. It ranks among the contracting industries projected through 2034.
Where Petroleum and coal products manufacturing sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Petroleum and coal products manufacturing sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-3% Top 80% higher than 20% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: 36.9% mean employer AI exposure across 20 tracked public companies .
BLS projects contraction even though many public companies still map to this sector - read employer grades as residual corporate exposure, not proof the industry will keep the same staffing footprint.
NAICS 324000 · 109,400 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Petroleum and coal products manufacturing.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Petroleum and coal products manufacturing. 20 companies scored · mean AI exposure 36.9%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Bp PLC | B |
| Calumet, Inc. /DE | B |
| Chevron Corp | B |
| Conocophillips | B |
| Cvr Energy Inc | B |
| Delek US Holdings, Inc. | B |
| Equinor Asa | B |
| Exxon Mobil Corp | B |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Petroleum and coal products manufacturing shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Petroleum and coal products manufacturing (NAICS 324000) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing | 110,300 | +1.4% |
| Other transit and ground passenger transportation | 110,200 | +9.7% |
| Petroleum and coal products manufacturing | 109,400 | -3.0% |
| Waste treatment and disposal | 108,400 | +3.9% |
| Labor unions and similar labor organizations | 107,200 | -3.3% |
| Support activities for agriculture and forestry | 106,200 | +1.0% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Petroleum and coal products manufacturing?
As of 2024, the Petroleum and coal products manufacturing industry employs approximately 109,400 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Petroleum and coal products manufacturing growing or declining?
The Petroleum and coal products manufacturing industry is projected to decline by 3.0% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -3,200 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Petroleum and coal products manufacturing?
20 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Petroleum and coal products manufacturing. Sample names include Bp PLC, Calumet, Inc. /DE, Chevron Corp. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Petroleum and coal products manufacturing industry?
Among 20 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 36.9% (most common grade B). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Petroleum and coal products manufacturing. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts