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Occupation ยท SOC 53-7073

Wellhead Pumpers: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of wellhead pumpers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 17,350 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $70,010 ($33.66 an hour).

US employment

17,350

Median annual wage

$70,010

Mean annual wage

$70,070

Median hourly wage

$33.66

Education and training

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related work experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Job zone

2

Some preparation

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OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
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States with the most jobs

  1. 1. Texas9,910
  2. 2. New Mexico1,320
  3. 3. North Dakota910
  4. 4. West Virginia730
  5. 5. Pennsylvania590
  6. 6. Kansas520
  7. 7. Oklahoma440
  8. 8. Wyoming410
  9. 9. Colorado380
  10. 10. Illinois330

States that pay the most

  1. 1. North Dakota$83,450
  2. 2. Arkansas$80,930
  3. 3. Wyoming$77,790
  4. 4. Louisiana$75,690
  5. 5. Texas$75,590
  6. 6. New Mexico$68,220
  7. 7. Utah$66,890
  8. 8. Oklahoma$63,790
  9. 9. Montana$61,780
  10. 10. Colorado$61,170

Median annual wage. Based on 20 states and territories with published figures.

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