Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

What Derrick operators Do

Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud through drill hole.

Derrick operator Salaries

• 2014 employment: 21,700
• May 2015 median annual wage: $47,910

Job Outlook for Derrick operators

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

• Number of new jobs: 2,900
• Growth rate: 13 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become a Derrick operator

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
• Work experience in a related occupation: None
• Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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