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Petroleum Engineers

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Petroleum Engineers

National Avg Annual Salary

$153,560

National Avg Hourly Wage

$73.83

National Total Employment

18,970

Top Metro Avg Salary

$223,870

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Highest Paying State

Alaska leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $211,940.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 10,640 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Anchorage, AK shows an average annual salary of $223,870.

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Largest Metro Market

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has a broad labor footprint with 5,080 jobs.

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Top States for Petroleum Engineers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Alaska AK $211,940 310 Open
Wyoming WY $173,320 320 Open
Utah UT $170,420 380 Open
Colorado CO $168,220 1,140 Open
Oklahoma OK $159,810 1,290 Open
Texas TX $158,990 10,640 Open
Tennessee TN $151,770 50 Open
California CA $146,850 1,190 Open
New Jersey NJ $145,280 30 Open
Kansas KS $143,470 160 Open

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