The map below shows you the number of derrick operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where derrick operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to derrick operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the derrick operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the derrick operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to derrick operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the derrick operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the derrick operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, derrick operator jobs are in demand. Derrick operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	99	0.00%
2020	118	0.00%
2019	153	0.00%
2018	143	0.00%
2017	121	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$40,206	$19.33	+2.0%
2025	$39,426	$18.95	+1.9%
2024	$38,696	$18.60	--0.0%
2023	$38,713	$18.61	--4.1%
2022	$40,382	$19.41	+0.5%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,217	18%
2	District of Columbia	693,972	113	16%
3	Rhode Island	1,059,639	139	13%
4	Alaska	739,795	95	13%
5	New Jersey	9,005,644	823	9%
6	Hawaii	1,427,538	92	6%
7	North Dakota	755,393	13	2%
8	California	39,536,653	5	0%
9	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	4	0%
10	New Mexico	2,088,070	4	0%
11	Michigan	9,962,311	1	0%
12	Wisconsin	5,795,483	1	0%
13	Nevada	2,998,039	0	0%
14	Delaware	961,939	0	0%
15	South Dakota	869,666	0	0%
16	West Virginia	1,815,857	0	0%
17	Ohio	11,658,609	0	0%
18	Arizona	7,016,270	0	0%
19	Idaho	1,716,943	0	0%
20	Oregon	4,142,776	0	0%

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