Petroleum Engineer Salary
Updated: 22 May 2012
National Salary Data (
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$0 $70K $140K $210K Salary $59,003 - $165,250
Bonus $2,045 - $38,222
Profit Sharing $2,941 - $36,065
Commission $1,000 - $9,500
Total Pay (? X Total Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
) $60,563 - $194,305
Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 22 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 766
Company
Job Location
Jan 25
Texas Gas Transmission, LLC
Owensboro, Kentucky
Indeed
Jan 25
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners
Owensboro, Kentucky
Indeed
Companies and Industries for
Petroleum Engineer
Salaries
Popular Employers
Salary Range
Chevron Corporation $79,342 - $199,933 British Petroleum (BP) $51,064 - $328,848 ConocoPhillips Company $90,604 - $198,725 Shell Oil Company $84,349 - $137,569 Halliburton Energy Services $52,796 - $89,562
Popular Industries
Salary Range
Oil & Gas $65,325 - $167,162 Oil & Gas Exploration $68,529 - $175,160 Petroleum Production $64,800 - $165,528 Oil & Gas Extraction $62,226 - $159,474 Oilfield services $66,691 - $150,784
Key Statistics for
Petroleum Engineer
Salaries and Jobs
Female
9%
Male
91%
Salary: $71,619 - $108,586
$78,402 - $128,301
Bachelor's Degree $60,783 - $190,495 Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Petroleum Engineering $60,854 - $192,844 Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE), Petroleum Engineering $60,608 - $160,926 Master of Science (MS), Petroleum Engineering $62,343 - $155,133 Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Mechanical Engineering (ME) $69,038 - $199,167
Most Common Health Benefits
Medical:
92%
Dental:
79%
Vision:
62%
None:
6%
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Career Path for
Petroleum Engineer
Jobs
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range
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Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range
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Petroleum Engineer
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Petroleum Engineer Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Petroleum Engineer Jobs
San Antonio, Texas (TX)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$49,132 - $246,194
#1 Highest Paying Location
Anchorage, Alaska (AK)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$67,871 - $180,323
#2 Highest Paying Location
Denver, Colorado (CO)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$67,447 - $146,320
#3 Highest Paying Location
New Orleans, Louisiana (LA)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$39,262 - $164,887
#4 Highest Paying Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$59,999 - $165,085
#5 Highest Paying Location
Bakersfield, California (CA)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$74,102 - $200,644
#6 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$62,514 - $171,712
#7 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$75,000 - $107,841
#8 Highest Paying Location
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$68,510 - $173,619
#9 Highest Paying Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$49,316 - $141,914
#10 Highest Paying Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma (OK)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$57,657 - $109,225
#11 Highest Paying Location
Midland, Texas (TX)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$65,097 - $173,338
#12 Highest Paying Location
Fort Worth, Texas (TX)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$83,245 - $96,546
#13 Highest Paying Location
Lafayette, Louisiana (LA)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$36,241 - $119,195
#14 Highest Paying Location
Austin, Texas (TX)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$55,800 - $70,750
#15 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$62,514 - $171,712
#1 Most Popular Location
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$68,510 - $173,619
#2 Most Popular Location
Denver, Colorado (CO)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$67,447 - $146,320
#3 Most Popular Location
Midland, Texas (TX)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$65,097 - $173,338
#4 Most Popular Location
Bakersfield, California (CA)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$74,102 - $200,644
#5 Most Popular Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$59,999 - $165,085
#6 Most Popular Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma (OK)
Petroleum Engineer
Salary Range:
$57,657 - $109,225
#7 Most Popular Location
Petroleum Engineer
Job Description
Devise methods to improve oil and gas well production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice to achieve economical and satisfactory progress.
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