Petroleum Engineers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for petroleum engineers is $48.98 an hour ($101,880 a year). About 600 people work in this job there.
That is 30% lower than the U.S. median ($144,910). Pennsylvania ranks 12th of 16 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for petroleum engineers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.13 | $77,220 |
| 25% of workers | $46.17 | $96,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.98 | $101,880 |
| 75% of workers | $66.77 | $138,890 |
| 90% of workers | $84.20 | $175,130 |
Petroleum Engineers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $130,230 | 210 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $106,650 | 80 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for petroleum engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $97,850 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $97,920 |
| Industrial Engineers | $99,560 |
| Electrical Engineers | $110,820 |
| Engineers, All Other | $108,950 |
| Environmental Engineers | $103,330 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $121,260 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $133,940 |
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