Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
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Calculated automation risk
Moderate Risk (41-60%): Occupations with a moderate risk of automation usually involve routine tasks but still require some human judgment and interaction.
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Growth
The number of 'Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas' job openings is expected to rise 16.9% by 2032
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas' was $58,210, or $27 per hour
'Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas' were paid 21.1% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 11,510 people employed as 'Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 13 thousand people are employed as 'Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas'.
Job description
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.
SOC Code: 47-5011.00
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