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Petroleum engineer salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Petroleum Engineer make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$148,223
6%
above national average
Average $148,223
Low $93,650
High $234,597

The average salary for a petroleum engineer is $148,223 per year in Houston, TX. 35 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 3, 2026).

Petroleum Engineer job openings in Houston, TX

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Sr. Reservoir Engineer - Reser...
SM Energy3.9out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$226,000 - $280,000 a year
Full-time
2 months ago

Highest paying companies for Petroleum Engineer in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SGS
 
$230,750per year
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Airswift
 
$228,800per year
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RWDY Inc
 
$228,800per year
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West Coast Logistics
 
$200,000per year
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Citizens
 
$198,500per year
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Tallgrass Energy
 
$198,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Petroleum Engineers near Houston, TX

  1. The Woodlands, TX
    $175,480 per year
  2. Irving, TX
    $156,607 per year
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $148,996 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $148,223 per year
  5. Midland, TX
    $133,504 per year

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