State Map for Derrick Operators, Oil & Gas
Looking to move? Some states have more opportunities for this type of work than others.
- Orange states have an above average share of this career in their workforce.
- Blue states have a below average share of this career in their workforce.
| State | Job Outlook |
|---|---|
| Alabama | No data available |
| Alaska | Above average opportunities |
| American Samoa | No data available |
| Arizona | No data available |
| Arkansas | No data available |
| California | Below average opportunities |
| Colorado | Above average opportunities |
| Connecticut | No data available |
| Delaware | No data available |
| District of Columbia | No data available |
| Florida | No data available |
| Georgia | No data available |
| Guam | No data available |
| Hawaii | No data available |
| Idaho | No data available |
| Illinois | Below average opportunities |
| Indiana | No data available |
| Iowa | No data available |
| Kansas | Above average opportunities |
| Kentucky | No data available |
| Louisiana | Above average opportunities |
| Maine | No data available |
| Maryland | No data available |
| Massachusetts | No data available |
| Michigan | Below average opportunities |
| Minnesota | No data available |
| Mississippi | Average opportunities |
| Missouri | No data available |
| Montana | No data available |
| Nebraska | No data available |
| Nevada | No data available |
| New Hampshire | No data available |
| New Jersey | No data available |
| New Mexico | Above average opportunities |
| New York | No data available |
| North Carolina | No data available |
| North Dakota | Above average opportunities |
| Northern Mariana Islands | No data available |
| Ohio | No data available |
| Oklahoma | Above average opportunities |
| Oregon | No data available |
| Pennsylvania | No data available |
| Puerto Rico | No data available |
| Rhode Island | No data available |
| South Carolina | No data available |
| South Dakota | No data available |
| Tennessee | No data available |
| Texas | Above average opportunities |
| Utah | No data available |
| Vermont | No data available |
| Virgin Islands | No data available |
| Virginia | No data available |
| Washington | No data available |
| West Virginia | Above average opportunities |
| Wisconsin | No data available |
| Wyoming | Above average opportunities |
For detailed state-by-state info, see employment and wages external site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
National Outlook
Below Average
Nationwide, new job opportunities for derrick operators, oil and gas are less likely in the future.