Petroleum Engineers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for petroleum engineers is $69.67 an hour ($144,910 a year). About 18,060 people work in this job there.
Pay range for petroleum engineers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.16 | $81,440 |
| 25% of workers | $51.09 | $106,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $69.67 | $144,910 |
| 75% of workers | $95.16 | $197,920 |
| 90% of workers | $121.73 | $253,200 |
Best-paying states for petroleum engineers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $206,290 | 280 |
| Utah | $172,840 | 280 |
| Colorado | $172,190 | 1,390 |
| Texas | $164,860 | 9,140 |
| Oklahoma | $153,020 | 1,450 |
| California | $143,590 | 1,060 |
| Louisiana | $139,640 | 710 |
| Washington | $134,800 | 190 |
| North Dakota | $132,120 | 130 |
| Kansas | $115,640 | 110 |
Pay by state
- California · $143,590
- Colorado · $172,190
- Louisiana · $139,640
- Oklahoma · $153,020
- Pennsylvania · $101,880
- Texas · $164,860
Education, experience and outlook for petroleum engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $100,840 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,440 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,110 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,630 |
| Engineers, All Other | $122,930 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $161,740 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $134,960 |
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