Wellhead Pumpers
What Wellhead pumpers Do
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
Wellhead pumper Salaries
- 2020 employment: 13,600
- May 2021 median annual wage: $63,740
Job Outlook for Wellhead pumpers
Projected employment change, 2020-30:
- Number of new jobs: 1,300
- Growth rate: 9 percent (As fast as average)
How to Become a Wellhead pumper
Education and training:
- Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years
- Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.