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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  • Nuclear Engineer - US Navy - Upper Arlington,OH

    Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and...

  • Petroleum Transport Driver - Columbus, OH - Sheetz - Columbus,OH

    Sheetz - - Responsibilities: Safely drive to destination in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations and company policies/procedures.; Accurately complete required documentation.; Load, transport and unload petroleum products...

  • Engineering Supervisor - Top Gun Staffing - Columbus,OH

    Overview An established organization within advanced manufacturing is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead automation and controls initiatives supporting modern production operations. This role is...

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