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Oil field technician

SOC Code
19-4043

Operate equipment to help increase the oil flow from wells. Remove obstructions such as stuck pipes, casing or tools, to fix the flow of oil and increase productivity. 

Recommended Education
Associate degree
Kansas Career Cluster
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Job Growth & Salary Info

Kansas

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $48,690

National

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $50,630

Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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