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 and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 47 | 62 | 31.9 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| United States | 12,200 | 14,200 | 0.0 | 400 | 1,500 | 2,100 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is robust with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 23.09 | 16.25 | 18.89 | 22.59 | 26.98 | 30.48 |
| Alaska | * | * | 18.89 | * | 26.98 | * |
| Balance of State | 28.67 | 17.97 | 22.36 | 29.83 | 35.53 | 38.57 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.
