50% of professionals earn between $37,283 - $116,000 USD
The median salary is $90,396
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The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer in United States is USD 90,396 - USD 116,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 103,198 per year, based on 379 active job listings.
The cities with the most Petroleum Engineer job opportunities in United States are Houston, Dallas, Midland, Anchorage, Denver. Houston leads with 102 job openings.
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