Occupation Profile for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud through drill hole.
Overview
| $36,240.00 | Median Annual Wage | 0 | Average Job Openings Per Year |
| 1.9 | Average Unemployment Percentage | 77.1 | Percentage That Completed High School |
| 19,000 | Employment Numbers in 2006 | 18.9 | Percentage That Had Some College |
| 18,000 | Employment Numbers in 2016 (est.) | 0.0 | Percentage That Went Beyond College Degree |
Sample Job Titles
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Related Academic Programs
Sources: Career Guide to Industries (CGI), Occupational Information Network (O*Net), Occupation Outlook Handbook (OOH)