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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  • Petroleum Supply Specialist - United States Army - Upper Arlington,OH

    Petroleum Supply Specialist Job Overview: You will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining a dependable fuel supply. This role involves overseeing the reception, storage, and distribution of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products. Your...

  • Manager, Refrigeration Engineering - Thermo Fisher Scientific - Columbus,OH

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  • Field Service Engineer, L5 - PwrQ Holdings LLC - Columbus,OH

    Description: A Level 5 Switchgear Field Engineer leads complex field service activities for medium- and high-voltage switchgear systems, serving as a technical authority on installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and...

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