Career Outlook for Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators
Also known as:
Drilling Rig Operator, Natural Gas Shothole Driller, Oil Driller, Oil Rig Driller, Oil Well Cable Tool Driller, Oil Well Cable Tool Operator, Oil Well Driller, Prospecting Driller
The overall job outlook for Oil or Gas Rotary Drill Operator careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 12.70 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of -0.79 percent per year. Demand for Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators is expected to go up, with an expected 10,980 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 7.81 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!
There are currently more Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators in the following states
Texas | 5,710 |
Oklahoma | 2,240 |
California | 1,340 |
New Mexico | 970 |
Louisiana | 950 |
Pennsylvania | 640 |
North Dakota | 570 |
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators