The salary statistics and trend of petroleum engineers in the industry of support activities for mining 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 | $66,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $81,030 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $110,280 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $170,350 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $185,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for petroleum engineers in the industry of support activities for mining. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) petroleum engineers is $185,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $110,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent petroleum engineers is $66,490.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of petroleum engineers in the industry of Support Activities for Mining from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $110,280 | 3.57% | 7.69% |
| 2016 | $106,340 | 0.21% | - |
| 2015 | $106,120 | 3.53% | - |
| 2014 | $102,370 | 2.46% | - |
| 2013 | $99,850 | -1.95% | - |
| 2012 | $101,800 | - | - |
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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