Petroleum Engineers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for petroleum engineers is $67.13 an hour ($139,640 a year). About 710 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($144,910). Louisiana ranks 7th of 16 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for petroleum engineers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.88 | $43,440 |
| 25% of workers | $43.21 | $89,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $67.13 | $139,640 |
| 75% of workers | $85.97 | $178,810 |
| 90% of workers | $106.64 | $221,800 |
Petroleum Engineers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $148,390 | 320 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $99,070 |
| Civil Engineers | $105,380 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $119,540 |
| Industrial Engineers | $122,920 |
| Electrical Engineers | $123,710 |
| Chemical Engineers | $134,800 |
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