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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in The United States

(Operadores de bomba, excepto operadores de bombas de pozo)

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers -- Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)53-7072.00
Career InterestsRCI
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.95 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)11,600
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)12,700
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)1,600
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$29,000
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$49,120
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$77,860
Career ClusterHospitality & Tourism
(Hospitalidad y turismo)
Major Occupational GroupTransportation and Material Moving

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