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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Top 3 Petroleum Engineer Jobs

  • Senior Technology Editor - Digital Magazine - Society of Petroleum Engineers - Houston, TX

    As an ambitious content creator with at least 8 years of experience, you will contribute to the highest quality of articles related to petroleum engineering technology and practices. This role ...

  • Petroleum Engineer - Mewbourne Oil Company - Hobbs, NM

    Experience and Qualifications Candidates with a petroleum engineering degree, or mechanical engineering degree preferred. 3+ years drilling experience preferred, but not required. This a great ...

  • Petroleum Engineering Consultant (953) - Aramco Services Company - Houston, TX

    Basic Function Provides expert technical advice and guidance in either a broad or specialized area of petroleum engineering , for conventional and unconventional resources. Apply engineering expertise ...

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