Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (53-7072)
Occupation description: Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.
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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 | 34 | 36 | 5.9 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| United States | 11,600 | 12,700 | 0.0 | 400 | 1,000 | 1,600 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 24.92 | 14.52 | 17.86 | 23.12 | 30.53 | 39.08 |
| Alaska | 29.34 | 20.53 | 23.71 | 29.65 | 35.78 | 39.53 |
| Balance of State | 30.38 | 21.19 | 24.76 | 31.61 | 36.81 | 39.85 |
