Support Activities for Mining
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support services, on a contract or fee basis, required for the mining and quarrying of minerals and for the extraction of oil and gas. Drilling, taking core samples, and making geological observations at prospective sites (except geophysical surveying and mapping) for minerals, on a contract or fee basis, are included in this industry.
Top Careers in this Sector
Construction and Extraction Occupations
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Extraction Workers
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Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
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Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
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Construction Trades Workers
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Management Occupations
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Motor Vehicle Operators
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Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
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Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers
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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
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Office and Administrative Support Occupations
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Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
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Material Moving Workers
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Production Occupations
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Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$64,731
Growth Rate
+2.64%
Active Roles
335