Occupation ยท SOC 53-7073
Wellhead Pumpers: can it be done remotely?
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
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineers | $141,280 | $71,270 (+101.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas9,910
- 2. New Mexico1,320
- 3. North Dakota910
- 4. West Virginia730
- 5. Pennsylvania590
- 6. Kansas520
- 7. Oklahoma440
- 8. Wyoming410
- 9. Colorado380
- 10. Illinois330
States that pay the most
- 1. North Dakota$83,450
- 2. Arkansas$80,930
- 3. Wyoming$77,790
- 4. Louisiana$75,690
- 5. Texas$75,590
- 6. New Mexico$68,220
- 7. Utah$66,890
- 8. Oklahoma$63,790
- 9. Montana$61,780
- 10. Colorado$61,170
Median annual wage. Based on 20 states and territories with published figures.
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- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisorsn/a
- Packers and Packagers, HandOn-site
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