Energy Operations

Wages & Employment Trends

National*

     Median wages (2006) $26.44 hourly, $55,000 annual
     Employment (2006) 35,000 employees
     Projected growth (2006-2016) (3%-6%)
     Projected need (2006-2016) 13,000 additional employees

*US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bis.gov