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Salary Guide

Petroleum Engineer Salary in United States

Based on 527 job listings - 2026

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

Top cities

Houston102 job openings
Dallas42 job openings
Midland35 job openings
Woodward27 job openings
Anchorage24 job openings
Denver20 job openings

Petroleum Engineer

527 job openings

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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 527 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.

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