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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  • Production Engineer - United Foods International - Phoenix, AZ

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  • Senior Mining Engineer - Contingent - Onsite - Applied Research Associates (ARA) - Reston, VA

    Join us as a Senior Engineer and become a key player in characterizing large-scale and small-scale industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and ...

  • City Engineer - City of Cortez - Cortez, CO

    The City of Cortez is accepting applications for a City Engineer . Essential functions include preparing engineering plans and specifications for water, storm drainage, and street systems; assisting ...

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