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Petroleum Engineers

National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.

United States National Average

Average Annual
$154,300
Median Annual
$141,930
Total Workforce
18,340

Highest Paying States

RankStateAvg SalaryJob Count
#1Anchorage, AK$223,870220
#2Alaska$211,940310
#3Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$198,060260
#4High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area$191,980160
#5Alaska nonmetropolitan area$181,69080
#6Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$177,460790
#7Amarillo, TX$176,78050
#8Oklahoma City, OK$175,470680
#9Wyoming$173,320320
#10Utah$170,420380

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