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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  • Remote Claims Writer - Metro Public Adjustment - Columbus,OH

    Job Description: The position we are hiring for is customer/client relations. In this position you will be writing claims and submitting the paperwork. Duties can be performed remotely. Company Information:...

  • IT Project Analyst - Genesis10 - Columbus,OH

    Genesis10 is seeking an IT Project Analyst: IV (Lead). This is a remote 6-month contract position with a client located in Columbus, OH. This role pays $55.00-65.00/HR W2 based on experience. Job Description: Administer and manage...

  • Citizen Developer - Robert Half - Columbus,OH

    ONSITE -Columbus, OH Contract role -Duration: 6-12 months Pay rate: $115 W2 Role/Description Citizen Developer (VP): Evaluates, develops and implements low-code tools to automate workflows. The role troubleshoots issues,...

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