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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  • 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist - National Guard OMD - Columbus,OH

    Job Description Fuel is one of the most vital components of the Army National Guard. It's what keeps Soldiers pushing onward, and as a Petroleum Supply Specialist, you'll make sure they'll never run out. In this position, you will...

  • Heavy Equipment Operator - 19 Weeks Paid Training - US ARMY - Columbus,OH

    Horizontal Construction Engineer***Now Hiring Full and Part Time Positions***Job Overview: You'll be at the forefront of building essential infrastructure at home and abroad.

  • Field Engineer Technician - Unisys Corporation - Columbus,OH

    What success looks like in this role: * Serves as Field Engineer for large, complex clients and across the range of company...

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