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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  • Petroleum Construction Foreman On-Site Leader - Petro-Com - Columbus,OH

    Petro-Com Corp in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Construction Foreman to provide excellent customer service in the installation, service, and maintenance of petroleum equipment. The candidate must have a valid driver's license and a high school...

  • Engineering Manager - MIDWAY PRODUCTS GROUP - Columbus,OH

    Is responsible for managing and supervising Maintenance, Manufacturing and Tool Engineering activities utilizing the APQP process, team participation, while providing technical manufacturing engineering expertise to assure and maintain effective...

  • Engineering Supervisor - Bridgestone - Columbus,OH

    Engineering SupervisorWe are seeking an Engineering Supervisor to join our team in the Wilson, North Carolina Passenger Tire Plant. In this role, the Engineering Supervisor will direct a department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers that...

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