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Petroleum Engineers

Role Overview

Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Alaska $200,750
Colorado $167,540
Utah $166,580
Tennessee $164,240
Texas $153,200
Wyoming $152,770
California $147,780
Oklahoma $142,470
New Jersey $140,800
Louisiana $134,630
Michigan $131,250
North Dakota $130,090
Washington $129,660
Minnesota $128,580
Kansas $118,020

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$141,280

Projected Growth (10yr)

+1.3%

Avg. annual openings

1.2k

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