Petroleum Engineers Salary in Ohio
Petroleum Engineers in Ohio earn a median of $99,260 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($144,910)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,010; the top 10% earn over $139,440. Nationally the range is $81,440 to $253,200.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$86,210 median in Ohio
- Environmental Engineers$113,180 median in Ohio
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$96,220 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$137,170 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$120,470 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$120,470 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
Petroleum Engineers pay in Ohio
How much do petroleum engineers make in Ohio?
The median is $99,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,010 and the top 10% earn over $139,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for petroleum engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 16 (−32% vs. the national median of $144,910). Living costs are not included.