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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  • Refinery Inspection Engineer - United States Army - Obetz,OH

    Petroleum Supply Specialist Job Overview: You will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining a dependable fuel supply. This role involves overseeing the reception, storage, and distribution of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products. Your...

  • Maintenance Technician - Hiring Event! - ESA Management, LLC (Extended Stay America Hotels) - Columbus,OH

    Extended Stay America - Hiring Event! Date: Wednesday, August 19th Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Location: Extended Stay America - 4200 Stelzer Rd,...

  • Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like) - FedEx - Plain City,OH

    IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our economy, moving. Be part of a...

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