Wellhead Pumpers
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
- O*NET-SOC code
53-7073.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$69,960
Employment, U.S.17,990
Median hourly wage$33.63
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,100 | $52,330 | $69,960 | $82,200 | $98,170 |
By state (19)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 90 | $64,650 | 0.61 |
| California | 160 | $64,430 | 0.08 |
| Colorado | 370 | $72,700 | 1.11 |
| Illinois | 240 | $51,440 | 0.34 |
| Kansas | 620 | $62,400 | 3.70 |
| Louisiana | 110 | $76,930 | 0.48 |
| Michigan | 210 | $47,630 | 0.41 |
| Mississippi | 80 | $62,560 | 0.57 |
| Montana | 90 | $57,830 | 1.53 |
| New Mexico | 1,060 | $78,010 | 10.49 |
| New York | 50 | $48,980 | 0.04 |
| North Dakota | 1,540 | $79,820 | 30.98 |
| Ohio | 250 | $46,750 | 0.39 |
| Oklahoma | 770 | $61,380 | 3.90 |
| Pennsylvania | 640 | $45,490 | 0.91 |
| Texas | 10,250 | $75,860 | 6.30 |
| Utah | 130 | $59,970 | 0.63 |
| West Virginia | 660 | $52,170 | 8.17 |
| Wyoming | 490 | $57,200 | 15.03 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Wellhead Pumpers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Quality Control Analysis | 0.88 | 0.955 |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders | Quality Control Analysis | 1.00 | 0.944 |
| Helpers--Extraction Workers | Coordination | 0.87 | 0.944 |
| Power Plant Operators | Writing | 0.88 | 0.943 |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | Active Learning | 1.00 | 0.941 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | Writing | 0.88 | 0.936 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | Quality Control Analysis | 1.00 | 0.934 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Quality Control Analysis | 1.00 | 0.933 |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Quality Control Analysis | 1.38 | 0.933 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Wellhead Pumpers, excluding software Wellhead Pumpers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | 4 of 20 | 6.2x |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | 4 of 20 | 1.1x |
| Database software | 3 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Microsoft Windows | 3 of 20 | 0.6x |
| Email software | 3 of 20 | 0.5x |
| Web browser software | 4 of 20 | 0.4x |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | 8 of 20 | 0.6x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 4.00 | 3.88 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.75 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.38 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.25 | 1.62 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.12 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.69 | 4.33 |
| Mathematics | 3.02 | 3.19 |
| Administrative | 2.85 | 2.91 |
| Chemistry | 2.82 | 3.30 |
| Production and Processing | 2.79 | 2.51 |
| English Language | 2.72 | 1.89 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.55 | 3.01 |
| Administration and Management | 2.49 | 2.49 |
| Design | 2.42 | 2.47 |
| Building and Construction | 2.41 | 2.82 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.41 | 2.13 |
| Law and Government | 2.41 | 2.11 |
| Education and Training | 2.37 | 2.10 |
| Physics | 2.34 | 2.47 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.31 | 2.58 |
| Transportation | 2.29 | 1.85 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 1.89 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.88 | 1.33 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.72 | 1.30 |
| Telecommunications | 1.67 | 1.18 |
| Psychology | 1.57 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.47 | 1.02 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.47 | 0.94 |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.33 | not rated |
| Communications and Media | 1.31 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.26 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.26 | 0.65 |
| Foreign Language | 1.16 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.15 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.15 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.14 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.03 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.88 | 3.25 |
| Near Vision | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Control Precision | 3.25 | 4.00 |
| Reaction Time | 3.25 | 3.50 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Information Ordering | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Static Strength | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Response Orientation | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Far Vision | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Selective Attention | 2.75 | 3.12 |
| Visualization | 2.75 | 3.12 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Stamina | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Written Expression | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.50 | 3.12 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.50 | 2.88 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.25 | 2.62 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.25 | 2.62 |
| Time Sharing | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Rate Control | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Memorization | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Depth Perception | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Originality | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Number Facility | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.12 | 1.38 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Sound Localization | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Night Vision | 1.62 | 0.75 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- SAP software hot
- Moxa software
- Operational databases
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | 1,660 | 117.60 | $72,110 |
| Odessa, TX | 330 | 35.79 | $75,450 |
| Minot, ND | 130 | 33.26 | $77,310 |
| San Angelo, TX | 150 | 25.36 | $60,900 |
| Longview, TX | 150 | 10.78 | $64,920 |
| Lubbock, TX | 200 | 10.50 | $76,850 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 3,860 | 10.15 | $79,720 |
| Greeley, CO | 140 | 10.13 | $61,510 |
| Tulsa, OK | 220 | 4.22 | $64,500 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 230 | 2.89 | $64,960 |