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.

Salary Calculator


Entry Level Experienced

Top 3 Petroleum Engineer Jobs

  • Field Service Technician - RecruitMilitary Placement Services - Columbus,OH

    The client builds and supports specialized industrial equipment used in manufacturing environments, with Field Service Technicians playing a direct role in keeping customer operations running. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys...

  • Full Stack Engineer (.NET) - 235357 - Medix Technology - Columbus,OH

    Mid-Level Full-Stack Developer $55/hr - $59/hr 12 Month Contract (W-2) 100% Remote We are seeking a Mid-Level Full Stack Software Engineer to join a high-impact Agile team...

  • Customer Service/Sales - The Home Depot - Columbus,OH

    Job DescriptionPosition Purpose:Customer Service/Sales associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. These associates learn about products using our tools, and provide inform...

See all Petroleum Engineer jobs