Entry Level Salary for Petroleum Engineers

The average salary for an entry level Petroleum Engineer is $77,546. An experienced Petroleum Engineer makes about $135,190 per year.

Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface. Petroleum engineers also find new ways to extract oil and gas from older wells. Find more career information.

Salary Calculator


Entry Level Experienced

Top 3 Petroleum Engineer Jobs

  • 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist - National Guard OMD - Columbus,OH

    Job Description Fuel is one of the most vital components of the Army National Guard. It's what keeps Soldiers pushing onward, and as a Petroleum Supply Specialist, you'll make sure they'll never run out. In this position, you will...

  • Engineer (48318) - Collins Engineers - Columbus,OH

    Engineer Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you. Collins is seeking a self-motivated Entry-Level Engineer to be an integral part of our team in our Columbus, Ohio, office. We encourage independent,...

  • AI/ Gen AI Engineering Internship (Summer 2026) - Vertiv Holdings - Westerville,OH

    AI Engineering Intern We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented AI Engineering Intern to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to contribute to the design, development, testing, and...

See all Petroleum Engineer jobs