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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

Median Salary
58,210
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

No data available for this section.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$27,040

10%

$58,210

Median

$79,370

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Less than high school

    68%

  • High school

    22%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    4%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Well Drilling/Driller

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Physics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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