Wellhead Pumpers

What Wellhead pumpers Do

Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.

Wellhead pumper Salaries

• 2014 employment: 13,900
• May 2015 median annual wage: $46,990

Job Outlook for Wellhead pumpers

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

• Number of new jobs: 1,800
• Growth rate: 13 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become a Wellhead pumper

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years
• Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-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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