Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
The Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing subsector is based on the transformation of crude petroleum and coal into usable products. The dominant process is petroleum refining that involves the separation of crude petroleum into component products through such techniques as cracking and distillation. In addition, this subsector includes establishments that primarily further process refined petroleum and coal products and produce products, such as asphalt coatings and petroleum lubricating oils. However, establishments that manufacture petrochemicals from refined petroleum are classified in Industry 32511, Petrochemical Manufacturing.
Top Careers in this Sector
Production Occupations
51-0000
Plant and System Operators
51-8000
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators
51-8090
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
51-8093
Other Production Occupations
51-9000
Management Occupations
11-0000
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
53-0000
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-0000
Construction and Extraction Occupations
47-0000
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-0000
Engineers
17-2000
Construction Trades Workers
47-2000
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-0000
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9000
Business Operations Specialists
13-1000
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-0000
Material Moving Workers
53-7000
Supervisors of Production Workers
51-1000
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
51-1010
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
51-1011
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$95,516
Growth Rate
+1.46%
Active Roles
307