Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (47-5012)
Occupation description: Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration. Excludes Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (47-5021).
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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 |
204 | 212 |
3.9 | 5 |
19 | 25 |
| United States |
16,700 | 20,800 |
24.2 | 500 |
1,700 | 2,600 |
Job outlook
- Alaska:
Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
Labor Force Indicators
2016 Worker Characteristics
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| Total workers | Nonresident workers |
Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
| 369 | 175 |
47.4 | 32.1 |
20.9 |
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| 2016 Potential Supply
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| Qualified but working in another occupation | 108 |
| Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 33 |
| UI claimants previously working in occupation | 91 |
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| 2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
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| Number of registrants |
221 |
| Number of job position postings |
9 |
| Ratio of registrants to job position postings
| 24.6 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
| Education: No formal educational credential |
Work experience: None |
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Training Resources
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