Petroleum engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer is $140,413 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 132 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 27, 2026.

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Petroleum Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $85,116 and a high of $231,634 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Petroleum Engineer include Denver, CO at $173,907 per year, Houston, TX at $148,223 per year, and Midland, TX at $133,504 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Petroleum Engineer include New Tech Global ($416,000 per year) and RWDY Inc ($262,560 per year).