Petroleum Engineers pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for petroleum engineers is $81.67 an hour ($169,870 a year). About 4,770 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($144,910). It is 3% higher than the Texas median ($164,860).
Pay range for petroleum engineers in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $43.26 | $89,990 |
| 25% of workers | $60.89 | $126,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $81.67 | $169,870 |
| 75% of workers | $108.21 | $225,080 |
| 90% of workers | $138.72 | $288,530 |
Petroleum Engineers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $172,070 | 940 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page) | $169,870 | 4,770 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $168,860 | 150 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $168,600 | 910 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $167,600 | 90 |
| Lubbock | $164,480 | 100 |
| Corpus Christi | $155,870 | 110 |
| Odessa | $135,620 | 220 |
| Tyler | $132,530 | 60 |
| El Paso | $131,740 | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $120,460 | 240 |
| Longview | $101,290 | 130 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $100,950 |
| Industrial Engineers | $111,690 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $125,350 |
| Electrical Engineers | $131,070 |
| Engineers, All Other | $130,270 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $133,970 |
| Chemical Engineers | $138,120 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $130,280 |
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