The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Oil and gas extraction companies
- Mining companies
- Pipeline operators
- Chemical manufacturers
- Natural gas distributors
Outlook
Growth for this career is expected to show little to no change. Demand has increased as the US continues to look for more ways to produce energy. There has been an increase in drilling for natural gas that has also led to some growth for pump operators.
Job openings will continue to occur as operators leave this career.
Pump Operators (CIS 100430)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
283 Very small |
& |
3.9% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
32 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
23 Very small |
& |
4.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
42 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
36 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
24 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
9 Very small |
& |
-22.2% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
37 Very small |
& |
-10.8% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
7 Very small |
& |
-14.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| United States |
35,600 Small |
& |
0.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
3,800 Very few |