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:
- Mining support services
- Oil and gas extraction services
Outlook
The demand for gas and oil in the US is expected to stay about the same. As the US continues to look for ways to decrease dependence on foreign oil, drilling for shale gas has increased in the US. This has produced many jobs.
There is a fairly high turnover rate among gas and oil drillers. Many job openings will result from the need to replace those who leave the career. Those with strong technical skills and experience will have the best chances.
Gas and Oil Drillers (CIS 100330)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
536 Very small |
& |
10.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
73 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
55 Small |
& |
12.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Cook County |
63 Very small |
& |
12.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
22 Very small |
& |
18.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
18 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
10 Very small |
& |
-10.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
13 Very small |
& |
23.1% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
77 Small |
& |
22.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
51 Very small |
& |
17.6% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
24 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
81 Medium |
& |
-2.5% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
14 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
21 Very small |
& |
23.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
20 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
64,600 Small |
& |
0.0% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
6,500 Few |