Petroleum Engineers Salary in Montana
Petroleum Engineers in Montana earn a median of $104,060 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($144,910)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,450; the top 10% earn over $155,590. Nationally the range is $81,440 to $253,200.
States ranked near Montana
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- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$105,410 median in Montana
- Environmental Engineers$100,140 median in Montana
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$93,070 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$119,430 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$97,470 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$97,470 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
Petroleum Engineers pay in Montana
How much do petroleum engineers make in Montana?
The median is $104,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,450 and the top 10% earn over $155,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for petroleum engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 16 (−28% vs. the national median of $144,910). Living costs are not included.