Pipeline transportation of natural gas
NAICS Code: 486200
BLS projects Pipeline transportation of natural gas to grow +5.5% through 2034 - 3.1 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 77% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Pipeline transportation of natural gas sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Pipeline transportation of natural gas sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
5.5% Top 23% higher than 77% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Expansion read
Signature: 40.5% mean employer AI exposure across 84 tracked public companies .
BLS projects above-average headcount growth here, and the SEC employer cohort for this NAICS sector is one of the denser slices we track - use the company grades below as a staffing-pattern check, not a firm-level forecast.
NAICS 486200 · 35,200 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 Pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Pipeline transportation of natural gas. 84 companies scored · mean AI exposure 40.5%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Alaska Air Group, Inc. | B |
| American Airlines Group Inc. | B |
| Antero Midstream Corp | B |
| Archrock, Inc. | B |
| Atmos Energy Corp | B |
| Booking Holdings Inc. | B |
| Brinks Co | B |
| Brookfield Infrastructure Corp | B |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Pipeline transportation of natural gas shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Pipeline transportation of natural gas (NAICS 486200) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear electric power generation | 38,200 | -17.6% |
| Land subdivision | 37,100 | +1.7% |
| Pipeline transportation of natural gas | 35,200 | +5.5% |
| Electric lighting equipment manufacturing | 34,500 | -12.3% |
| Seafood product preparation and packaging | 31,500 | -2.5% |
| Agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures | 31,100 | +10.3% |
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 Pipeline transportation of natural gas?
As of 2024, the Pipeline transportation of natural gas industry employs approximately 35,200 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Pipeline transportation of natural gas growing or declining?
The Pipeline transportation of natural gas industry is projected to grow by 5.5% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +1,900 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Pipeline transportation of natural gas?
84 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Pipeline transportation of natural gas. Sample names include Alaska Air Group, Inc., American Airlines Group Inc., Antero Midstream Corp. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Pipeline transportation of natural gas industry?
Among 84 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 40.5% (most common grade B). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Pipeline transportation of natural gas. 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