The salary statistics and trend of petroleum engineers in the industry of petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers 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 | $59,080 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $73,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $100,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $136,700 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $177,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for petroleum engineers in the industry of petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers. 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 $177,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $100,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent petroleum engineers is $59,080.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of petroleum engineers in the industry of Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $100,250 | -0.55% | -14.82% |
| 2015 | $100,800 | -5.89% | - |
| 2014 | $106,740 | -1.41% | - |
| 2013 | $108,240 | -6.35% | - |
| 2012 | $115,110 | - | - |
The average salaries of petroleum engineers in four 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 | |
| Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers | |
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