Jobs In Oil And Gas Extraction On The Rise
An interesting observation is the fact that in the past month alone, there has been an increase in the number of oil and gas extraction jobs. When looked at from a broader perspective, the oil and gas industry has been and will continue to be a trusted source of employment for thousands of people, when compared to other industries.
Josh Mitchell and Kathleen Madigan said in a recent article:
“Jobs in oil and gas extraction actually rose last month, climbing by 400 positions to 216,100, Friday’s jobs report showed. Over the past year, oil and gas jobs rose nearly 12,000.”
Increase In Wages For Workers In Oil And Gas Extraction Jobs
There was a noticeable increase in average earnings for workers in oil and gas extraction jobs last year. Although the downward trend in oil and gas prices is likely to impact the job growth in the oil and gas sector this year, the positive trend that was observed in the latter months of the past year is likely to continue.
Jeffrey Sparshott said in a recent article:
“Average earnings for workers in oil and gas extraction, for example, climbed nearly 23% to more than $1,700 a week over that period, not adjusting for inflation. That compares with a 13% increase to $848 for all workers.”
People who are contemplating a career in the oil and gas industry can rest assured of a rewarding opportunity ahead of them. The oil and gas industry will continue to provide job opportunities for the right individuals.