ORUNE
Roles

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

Construction and Extraction · No formal educational credential

SALARY RANGE

$28,221

10th

$38,483

25th

$51,310

Median

$66,703

75th

$78,504

90th

Median hourly: $24.67/hr

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Growth outlook: As fast as average

Projected change: +2.0% (+2K jobs)

Projection period: 2024-2034

Typical education: No formal educational credential

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections

ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS

Based on O*NET task data and published AI research

0

AI handles independently

4

AI assists (and growing)

4

Distinctly human

AI currently handles 0 of 8 tasks independently, assists with 4 more, and 4 remain distinctly human. The balance is shifting as AI capabilities grow.

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Salary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).

Task analysis based on O*NET occupational data and published AI research.

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