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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

$140,338
Average $140,338
Low $86,694
High $227,173

The average salary for a petroleum engineer is $140,338 per year in the United States. 140 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Petroleum Engineer job openings in United States

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Drilling Engineer
Woodside3.6out of 5 stars.
United States
1 day ago

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
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RWDY Inc
 
$257,353per year
Citizens
 
$237,500per year
SGS
 
$230,750per year
Airswift
 
$228,800per year
Upstream International
 
$228,800per year

Highest paying cities for Petroleum Engineers near United States

  1. Denver, CO
    $170,363 per year
  2. Houston, TX
    $151,813 per year
  3. Midland, TX
    $127,792 per year
  4. Bakersfield, CA
    $120,124 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $117,624 per year

Where can a Petroleum Engineer earn more?

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