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.

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  • Sr. Project Engineer - Phoenix Industrial - Columbus,OH

    Overview: The Sr. Project Engineer role will oversee and execute the project controls and management of a multiple discipline, EPC project. Your main functions will include (but not limited to) responsibility for the full...

  • Supervisory General Engineer - Defense Logistics Agency - Whitehall,OH

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  • Non-Credit Technical Instructor - Technical Training Lab at Columbus State Community College - Columbus,OH

    Opening Summary: The Technical Training Lab (TTL) is a Columbus State Community College initiative dedicated to strengthening small and medium-sized manufacturers across Central Ohio. We are seeking a Non-Credit Technical...

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