There are currently an estimated 11,500 wellhead pumpers in the United States. The wellhead pumper job market is expected to grow by 21.7% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are wellhead pumpers?
CareerExplorer rates wellhead pumpers with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 10,800 wellhead pumpers. That number is based on 2,500 additional wellhead pumpers, and the retirement of 8,300 existing wellhead pumpers.
What’s the supply of wellhead pumpers?
The wellhead pumper industry is concentrated in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas
Wellhead Pumper job market by state
| State Name | Employed Wellhead Pumpers |
|---|---|
| Texas | 5,150 |
| Oklahoma | 770 |
| Kansas | 670 |
| Colorado | 620 |
| Pennsylvania | 590 |
| North Dakota | 550 |
| West Virginia | 440 |
| Wyoming | 430 |
| Ohio | 430 |
| New Mexico | 430 |
| Montana | 180 |
| Michigan | 170 |
| Kentucky | 150 |
| Utah | 150 |
| Louisiana | 100 |
| California | 90 |
| Mississippi | 50 |
| Illinois | 50 |
| Indiana | 40 |