Average salary
$86,000 - $120,375
Median salary
$86,000 - $120,375
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$31K
25th percentile$39K
Median$86K
75th percentile$120K
90th percentile$138K
50% of professionals earn between $39,156 - $120,375 USD
The median salary is $86,000
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The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer in United States is USD 86,000 - USD 120,375 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 103,188 per year, based on 521 active job listings.
The cities with the most Petroleum Engineer job opportunities in United States are Houston, Dallas, Midland, Woodward, Anchorage. Houston leads with 99 job openings.
Explore 521 Petroleum Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.