Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in The United States
(Operarios de equipos de sondeo, petróleo y gas)
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas -- Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud through drill hole.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 47-5011.00 |
Career Interests | RCI |
Minimum education required | () |
Minimum work experience required | () |
Job training required | () |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1.64 (moderate growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 12,200 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 14,200 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 2,100 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $33,800 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $48,030 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $63,390 |
Career Cluster | Architecture & Construction (Arquitectura y construcción) |
Major Occupational Group | Construction and Extraction |
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