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 |
118 Very small |
& |
5.1% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
17 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
14 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
19 Very small |
& |
5.3% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
5 Very small |
& |
40.0% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
37,300 Small |
& |
-1.6% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
4,100 Very few |