The salary statistics and trend of petroleum engineers in the industry of oil and gas extraction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare petroleum engineer salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $80,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $105,690 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $134,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $187,750 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for petroleum engineers in the industry of oil and gas extraction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 75th percentile (the top 25 percent of the highest paid) petroleum engineers is $187,750. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $134,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent petroleum engineers is $80,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of petroleum engineers in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $134,960 | 0.39% | -7.30% |
| 2016 | $134,440 | -4.81% | - |
| 2015 | $140,910 | -1.21% | - |
| 2014 | $142,620 | -2.53% | - |
| 2013 | $146,230 | 0.97% | - |
| 2012 | $144,810 | - | - |
The average salaries of petroleum engineers in four industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of petroleum engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
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