The natural gas and oil industry already supports over 142,700 jobs in Georgia. Offshore natural gas and oil exploration could support over 4,000 additional local jobs within 20 years. The average salary paid in the natural gas and oil exploration and development fields is $113,000.
Explore Offshore States
Our mission is to unite supporters of offshore energy development and promote its benefits to our nation’s economy, energy self-sufficiency, and national security. Offshore energy can also help create increased higher-paying jobs, investments and more state tax revenue through revenue sharing for public education and infrastructure in our coastal states.
South Carolina
The natural gas and oil industry already supports over 67,600 jobs in South Carolina. Offshore natural gas and oil exploration could support over 30,000 additional local jobs within 20 years. The average salary paid in the natural gas and oil exploration and development fields is $113,000.
North Carolina
The natural gas and oil industry already supports over 141,500 jobs in North Carolina. Offshore natural gas and oil exploration could support over 50,000 additional local jobs within 20 years. The average salary paid in the natural gas and oil exploration and development fields is $113,000
Virginia
The natural gas and oil industry already supports around 125,500 jobs in Virginia. Offshore natural gas and oil exploration could support about 25,000 additional local jobs within 20 years. The average salary paid in the natural gas and oil exploration and development fields is $113,000
The Gulf
Offshore natural gas and oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico could support over 152,000 local jobs within 20 years. The average salary paid in the natural gas and oil exploration and development fields is $113,000.
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What is Explore Offshore?
Explore Offshore is a bipartisan coalition dedicated to safe and environmentally responsible access to our offshore energy resources to help supply affordable energy for American consumers, small businesses and manufacturers.