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Salary for Industry: Oil and Gas Exploration

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Updated: 19 May 2013
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Industry: Oil and Gas Exploration
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Petroleum Engineer$101,828  
   
Geophysicist$114,463  
Reservoir Engineer$112,113  
Geologist$103,129  
Petroleum Geologist$103,334  
Landman$83,998  
Executive Assistant$57,386  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 19 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 3,105
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Key Statistics for Oil and Gas Exploration Salaries and Jobs

Popular Employers

Salary Range

Shell Oil Company$57,882 - $198,804
British Petroleum (BP)$56,460 - $164,380
Chevron Corporation$60,267 - $167,729
ConocoPhillips Company$62,406 - $176,175
Devon Energy Corporation$47,978 - $136,539
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Salary Range

Female
37%
female alumni
 
Male
63%
male alumni
Salary:$48,427 - $85,050 $66,247 - $124,613
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
4%
1-4 years
28%
5-9 years
26%
10-19 years
25%
20 years or more
17%
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