Petroleum Engineers salary in United States
The median petroleum engineers salary is $144,910 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Petroleum Engineers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 5.8% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Petroleum Engineers salary FAQs
What is the average Petroleum Engineers salary in United States?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in United States is $144,910 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of petroleum engineerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Petroleum Engineers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $81,440 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $253,200 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $144,910.
Do Petroleum Engineers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Anchorage, AK is among the highest at $212,240, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Petroleum Engineers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.