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Petroleum engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does a Petroleum Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
$144,853
- Hour
- Day
- Month
- Year
Average $144,853
Low $89,566
High $234,266
The average salary for a petroleum engineer is $144,853 per year in the United States. 150 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Petroleum Engineer in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.New Tech Global
$416,000per year
RWDY Inc
$249,687per year
Citizens
$237,500per year
SGS
$230,750per year
Airswift
$228,800per year
Upstream International
$228,800per year
