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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  • University Engineer - Ohio State University - Columbus,OH

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    Chelsea Avondale, based in Richmond, California, seeks talented individuals to join our engineering division, Skynet Software. As part of a dedicated team in scientific risk modelling, you will contribute to the development of models addressing...

  • Remote Materials Science Researcher - High-Impact AI QA - dext ai - Columbus,OH

    dext ai is looking for a qualified individual to review AI training problems and research environments for quality and accuracy. The candidate will assess task realism and structure while verifying grading standards. A Masters or PhD in...

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