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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  • Warehouse Specialist - multiple shifts available! - Abbott Laboratories - Columbus,OH

    Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices,...

  • Operations Specialist - Forward Air, Inc. - Groveport,OH

    Position: Operations Specialist Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm The Operations Specialist is responsible for managing daily transportation operations within Forward's Truckload...

  • Lead Team Member - Sheetz - New Albany,OH

    Additional Job Info:Additional $1.50/hr. for working 10pm-6am Overview:Ready for a career with limitless growth opportunities at a company that PROVES they value you, every single day? If you...

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