Petroleum Engineers
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.
$132,280
Median US Salary
Bachelor's degree
Minimum education requirement
Outlook for Petroleum Engineers
Currently employed
32,010
In the U.S. Total
Job Growth
15%
2016 - 2026 growth rate
Jobs added
5,000 to 9,999
Estimated over the next 10 years
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Median Salary by State for Petroleum Engineers
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10 Highest Paying States
(Median salary)
New Jersey $168,140
Texas $149,150
Colorado $146,780
Alaska $137,780
North Dakota $133,560
Louisiana $129,530
Virginia $125,090
California $122,750
Montana $119,310
Utah $119,260
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Maxxing your 401k as Petroleum Engineers
All numbers based on median salary
% to Max 401k
14.4%
Per paycheck
$732.63
Bi-Weekly Pay Period
| Gross Income | $5,087.69 |
| Pre Tax Retirement | $732.63 |
| Before Taxes | $4,355.06 |
| Taxes | $1,306.52 |
| Take Home | $3,048.54 |
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