Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (47-5011)
Occupation description: Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud through drill hole.
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Employment |
Average annual openings |
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2016 estimate | 2026 projection | Percent change |
Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total |
| Alaska |
52 | 63 |
21.2 | 1 |
5 | 7 |
| United States |
11,100 | 13,900 |
25.7 | 300 |
1,200 | 1,780 |
Job outlook
- Alaska:
Alaska’s employment growth is robust with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.
Labor Force Indicators
2016 Worker Characteristics
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| Total workers | Nonresident workers |
Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
| 117 | 52 |
44.4 | 16.9 |
11.7 |
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| 2016 Potential Supply
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| Qualified but working in another occupation | 42 |
| Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 20 |
| UI claimants previously working in occupation | 41 |
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| 2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
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| Number of registrants |
171 |
| Number of job position postings |
0 |
| Ratio of registrants to job position postings
| 0.0 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
| Education: No formal educational credential |
Work experience: None |
On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training |
Training Resources
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