There are currently an estimated 11,900 pump operators in the United States. The pump operator job market is expected to grow by 13.4% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are pump operators?
CareerExplorer rates pump operators with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 9,900 pump operators. That number is based on 1,600 additional pump operators, and the retirement of 8,300 existing pump operators.
What’s the supply of pump operators?
The pump operator industry is concentrated in Texas, Louisiana, California
Pump Operator job market by state
State Name | Employed Pump Operators |
---|---|
Texas | 3,150 |
Louisiana | 2,080 |
California | 1,050 |
North Dakota | 640 |
Pennsylvania | 470 |
New Jersey | 430 |
Florida | 380 |
Oklahoma | 370 |
Illinois | 200 |
Massachusetts | 190 |
New Hampshire | 190 |
Oregon | 170 |
Ohio | 120 |
Nebraska | 110 |
Arizona | 100 |
West Virginia | 100 |
Missouri | 90 |
Georgia | 80 |
Puerto Rico | 70 |
Kansas | 50 |
Montana | 40 |
North Carolina | 40 |
Nevada | 40 |
Mississippi | 40 |
Michigan | 40 |