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Industry Insight Report: Drilling Oil & Gas Wells Q2-2024

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Prices Flat Amid Rising Labor Costs

The Producer Price Index for oil and gas well drilling services was relatively flat in March compared to a year ago (down 0.3%) after rising 9.2% in the previous annual comparison, according to the latest US Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Meanwhile, employment by oil and gas extraction firms surged 20% in January compared to a year ago, while average wages rose 3.9% over the same period to $44.17 per hour, down slightly from their peak in December, per the BLS.

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US drillers cut oil and gas rigs for fourth time in five weeks – Baker Hughes
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Industry Forecast

Sales for the US oil and gas well drilling companies industry are forecast to grow at a 7.23% compounded annual rate from 2024 to 2028, faster than the growth of the overall economy.

By the Numbers

Employment by oil and gas extraction firms increases
Overall employment by oil and gas extraction firms changed 6.8% in January compared to a year ago, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Wages at oil and gas extraction firms rise
Average wages for nonsupervisory employees at oil and gas extraction firms were $43.41 per hour in December, a 17.3% change compared to a year ago.

  • Lion Business Advisors quarterly industry insights data provided by VerticalIQ industry intelligence platform