Drill Operator
Code: 47-5012.00
Also known as: Daylight Driller, Drill Operator, Driller, Drilling Rig Operator, Motor Man, Oil Rig Driller, Oil Well Driller, Relief Driller, Tool Pusher
Description: Drill Operators set up, maintain and operate drills involved in the extraction of underground gas or oil. Operators also remove core samples that can be later tested during gas and oil exploration. Although there are no formal educational requirements, on-the-job experience is usually required in a related field., primarily one dealing with the operation of motor vehicles.
Typical wages
| 10% | $33,600 |
| 25% | $42,790 |
| Median | $53,820 |
| 75% | $71,780 |
| 90% | $90,640 |
| 10% | $16.15 |
| 25% | $20.57 |
| Median | $25.88 |
| 75% | $34.51 |
| 90% | $43.57 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
20,900 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
26,600 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 3,400 |