Average salary
$79,400 - $119,187
Median salary
$79,400 - $119,187
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$15K
25th percentile$19K
Median$79K
75th percentile$119K
90th percentile$137K
50% of professionals earn between $19,142 - $119,187 USD
The median salary is $79,400
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The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer in United States is USD 79,400 - USD 119,187 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 99,294 per year, based on 531 active job listings.
The cities with the most Petroleum Engineer job opportunities in United States are Houston, Dallas, Midland, Woodward, Anchorage. Houston leads with 102 job openings.
Explore 531 Petroleum Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.