The salary statistics and trend of petroleum engineers in the industry of natural gas distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare petroleum engineer salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $61,100 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $72,560 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $91,570 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $123,130 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $157,980 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for petroleum engineers in the industry of natural gas distribution. 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 $157,980. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $91,570. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent petroleum engineers is $61,100.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of petroleum engineers in the industry of Natural Gas Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $91,570 | -2.22% | -10.08% |
| 2016 | $93,600 | -8.86% | - |
| 2015 | $101,890 | -12.50% | - |
| 2014 | $114,630 | 9.72% | - |
| 2013 | $103,490 | 2.60% | - |
| 2012 | $100,800 | - | - |
The average salaries of petroleum engineers in five industries within the utilities 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 |
|---|---|
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | |
| Utilities | |
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
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