Average salary
$109,167 - $145,919
Median salary
$109,167 - $145,919
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$23K
25th percentile$29K
Median$109K
75th percentile$146K
90th percentile$168K
50% of professionals earn between $28,825 - $145,919 USD
The median salary is $109,167
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The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer in United States is USD 109,167 - USD 145,919 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 127,543 per year, based on 642 active job listings.
The cities with the most Petroleum Engineer job opportunities in United States are Houston, Dallas, Midland, Anchorage, Denver. Houston leads with 115 job openings.
Explore 642 Petroleum Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.