The salary statistics and trend of petroleum engineers in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare petroleum engineer salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $90,240 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $109,060 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $135,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $175,430 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for petroleum engineers in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing. 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 $175,430. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $135,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent petroleum engineers is $90,240.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of petroleum engineers in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2014. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 2-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $135,800 | -5.22% | 1.27% |
| 2013 | $142,890 | 6.17% | - |
| 2012 | $134,070 | - | - |
The average salaries of petroleum engineers in two industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of petroleum engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing | |
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