Petroleum engineer earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Petroleum engineer salary by state

State Name Average Salary
West Virginia $98,810
Alabama $94,890
Georgia $91,080
Arkansas $84,820
Michigan $84,510
Montana $80,310
Indiana $78,350
New Jersey $208,440
Alaska $163,360
California $157,600
Arizona $139,250
Oklahoma $132,610
Texas $130,850
Florida $130,410
Colorado $129,670
Louisiana $128,730
Washington $121,240
Illinois $120,160
Virginia $119,800
Hawaii $118,200
North Dakota $102,830
New Mexico $102,540
Kansas $102,370
Wyoming $102,280
Missouri $101,830
Utah $100,880
Pennsylvania $100,640
Ohio $100,150

How do petroleum engineer salaries compare to similar careers?

Petroleum engineers earn about the same as related careers in New Mexico. On average, they make less than mining and geological engineers but more than nanotechnology engineers.

Career Median Salary
Mining and geological engineer salary $120K
Petroleum engineer salary $103K
Chemical engineer salary $120K
Wind energy engineer salary $120K
Biochemical engineer salary $120K
Nanotechnology engineer salary $120K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)