Petroleum Engineers Salary in Texas
Ranked #2 of 16 · TX
9.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $171,580 ≈ $82/hr
Median annual salary $164,860
Employment 9,140
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $89,990P25 $123,450 Median $164,860P75 $220,330P90 $283,500
About 80% of petroleum engineerss in Texas earn between $89,990 and $283,500. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean petroleum engineers salary in Texas is $171,580, about 9.2% above the U.S. average ($157,150). That works out to roughly $82/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $172,070 | $184,150 | 940 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $169,870 | $177,780 | 4,770 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $168,860 | $170,520 | 150 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $168,600 | $178,520 | 910 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $167,600 | $161,270 | 90 |
| Lubbock, TX | $164,480 | $158,220 | 100 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $155,870 | $162,190 | 110 |
| Odessa, TX | $135,620 | $147,120 | 220 |