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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.
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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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