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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 InterestsRCI
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 ClusterArchitecture & Construction
(Arquitectura y construcción)
Major Occupational GroupConstruction and Extraction

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