Petroleum Engineers
SOC code 17-2171 · Architecture and Engineering Occupations
National employment
18,060
Mean annual wage
$157,150
Mean hourly wage
$75.55
Median annual wage
$144,910
Median hourly wage
$69.67
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,440 | $39.16 |
| 25th percentile | $106,270 | $51.09 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $144,910 | $69.67 |
| 75th percentile | $197,920 | $95.16 |
| 90th percentile | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
BLS top-codes wages at or above $239,200/yr ($115.00/hr); the exact value above this threshold is not published, so it is shown here as "$239,200+".
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.