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This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators

Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil or gas.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median
 $28.76 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 National Data
Growth rate:  26.4%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Operate detonation equipment.
  • Operate drilling equipment.
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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $28.76
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


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