Entry Level Salary for Petroleum Engineers

The average salary for an entry level Petroleum Engineer is $77,546. An experienced Petroleum Engineer makes about $135,190 per year.

Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface. Petroleum engineers also find new ways to extract oil and gas from older wells. Find more career information.

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    Chief Engineer Indus Hotels is driven to hire Exceptional People who Deliver Exceptional Hospitality. Come join our team in a dual leadership position at the Hilton Garden Inn OSU as our Chief Engineer. Indus Hotels offers a full competitive benefit...

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