Wellhead Pumpers
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Wellhead Pumpers to decrease by -2.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 18,400 to 18,000 jobs. Its estimate of 1,700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($69,960), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
18,400
Projected employment (2034)
18,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
-2%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,700
Pay & Preparation
$69,960
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operations Monitoring (4/5) • Operation and Control (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.12/5) • Troubleshooting (3.12/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.12/5) • Equipment Maintenance (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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