How Much Do Oilfield Medics Make. How much do oilfield medics make? Women in the united states earn 80 cents for every dollar paid to men.
David mcnew/getty images news/getty images. Petroleum's worth as a portable, dense energy source powering the vast majority of vehicles and as the base of many industrial chemicals makes it one of the world's most important commodities. Petroleum also makes up 40 percent of total energy consumption in the united states, but is responsible for only 1 percent of electricity generation.