National Employment Trends 47-5011.00 - Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

In the United States:

Employment (2025)
10,700 employees
Projected employment (2035)
10,900 employees
Projected growth (2025-2035)
2% Slower than average
Projected annual job openings (2025-2035)
900

United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025-2035 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period. "Projected annual job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.