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Wellhead Pumpers
Role Overview
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | $83,450 |
| Arkansas | $80,930 |
| Wyoming | $77,790 |
| Louisiana | $75,690 |
| Texas | $75,590 |
| New Mexico | $68,220 |
| Utah | $66,890 |
| Oklahoma | $63,790 |
| Montana | $61,780 |
| Colorado | $61,170 |
| Ohio | $60,730 |
| Kansas | $60,560 |
| California | $60,220 |
| Illinois | $59,580 |
| Michigan | $55,090 |
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What is the job outlook for this career?
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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$70,010
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-4.7%
Avg. annual openings
2.0k
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