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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    Construction Manager/Superintendent In this role, you will manage the organization and direction of project construction activities and oversee total site management including supervision of client contractors, field engineering,...

  • Production Technician/Machine Operator (2nd Shift, Forklift exp a PLUS) - Coca-Cola Refreshments - Columbus,OH

    The Coca-Cola Company - - Responsibilities: Operate, manage, maintain Filler/Packaging/Box-forming/Palletizing Equipment; Load packages, containers onto machines; Supply line with raw materials needed; Check for proper filling, seals, damaged...

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