There are currently an estimated 13,300 oil and gas rotary drill operators in the United States. The oil and gas rotary drill operator job market is expected to grow by 0.2% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are oil and gas rotary drill operators?
CareerExplorer rates oil and gas rotary drill operators with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 100 oil and gas rotary drill operators.
What’s the supply of oil and gas rotary drill operators?
The oil and gas rotary drill operator industry is concentrated in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator job market by state
| State Name | Employed Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators |
|---|---|
| Texas | 5,980 |
| Oklahoma | 1,700 |
| Louisiana | 910 |
| New Mexico | 580 |
| California | 460 |
| Pennsylvania | 390 |
| Ohio | 290 |
| West Virginia | 240 |
| North Dakota | 230 |
| Wyoming | 200 |
| Florida | 180 |
| Mississippi | 130 |
| Alaska | 130 |
| Kansas | 130 |
| Virginia | 110 |
| Colorado | 110 |
| Michigan | 70 |
| Arkansas | 70 |
| New York | 50 |
| North Carolina | 50 |
| Nebraska | 40 |
| Alabama | 40 |
| Tennessee | 40 |
| Kentucky | 30 |
| Arizona | 30 |