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OIL & GAS: Where Industry Job Seekers Are Gravitating
26 May 2025
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Oil and gas companies locate where they need to – proximity to the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale or LNG hubs along the Gulf Coast for example. But where are their future employees looking to launch and grow their careers? Recent analysis from LearnToDrill.com, an online education and training resource for professionals in the oil and gas industry, offers insights into what its top five states with the fastest-growing career opportunities bring to the table as potential locations for workers.
1) TEXAS
- Texas provides over 400,000 direct jobs in the oil and gas industry, making up nearly 40% of all U.S. oil and gas employment (Texas Oil and Gas Association).
- The Permian Basin (West Texas), Eagle Ford Shale (South Texas) and Haynesville Shale (East Texas) are the major hotspots for employment.
- Popular Roles: Drilling Engineers, Petroleum Engineers, Geologists, Field Technicians and Rig Operators.
- Salary Ranges: Texas offers some of the most competitive salaries in the industry, with roles like Petroleum Engineers earning around $140,000 annually (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
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