The salary statistics and trend of petroleum engineers in the industry of merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare petroleum engineer salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $63,910 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $80,030 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $114,920 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $153,510 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $178,470 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for petroleum engineers in the industry of merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods. 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 $178,470. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $114,920. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent petroleum engineers is $63,910.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of petroleum engineers in the industry of Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $114,920 | 4.87% | -12.76% |
| 2015 | $109,320 | -3.50% | - |
| 2014 | $113,150 | -11.71% | - |
| 2013 | $126,400 | -2.52% | - |
| 2012 | $129,580 | - | - |
The average salaries of petroleum engineers in five industries within the wholesale trade 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 |
|---|---|
| Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | |
| Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers | |
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