How Many Jobs Are Available In Natural Gas Distribution?

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Thousands of jobs are available in natural gas distribution in the United States, and about 109,780 million people are currently employed in the industry. Between roustabouts, geologists, and oil truck drivers, there’s a wide diversity of jobs in natural gas distribution, regardless of your background.

Here are some of the most common jobs available in natural gas distribution:

Job Title	Number Of Jobs In The U.S.	2020-2030 Job Growth Rate	Job Openings
Process Technician	46,000+	-1%	78,000+
Safety Manager	39,000+	5%	18,000+
Oil Truck Driver	31,000+	5%	9,000+
Chemical Engineer	20,000+	6%	6,000+
Geologist	18,000+	6%	1,000+
Oiler	10,000+	5%	500+
Landman	10,000+	7%	250+
Oil Fire Specialist	7,000+	5%	5,000+

Final Thoughts

Working in natural gas distribution involves providing an essential resouce to homes and businesses. It’s hard work, but it’s an industry that offers considerable job security.

Even as alternative energy job growth outpaces that of fossil fuels, jobs in natural gas distribution aren’t projected to decline over the next decade. In fact, most of them will see steady growth in line with normal trends.

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Matthew Zane

Matthew Zane is the lead editor of Zippia's How To Get A Job Guides. He is a teacher, writer, and world-traveler that wants to help people at every stage of the career life cycle. He completed his masters in American Literature from Trinity College Dublin and BA in English from the University of Connecticut.

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