Petroleum Engineers Salary in Oklahoma
Petroleum Engineers in Oklahoma earn a median of $153,020 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $153,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($144,910)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,990; the top 10% earn over $221,320. Nationally the range is $81,440 to $253,200.
States ranked near Oklahoma
Similar jobs in Oklahoma
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$131,660 median in Oklahoma
- Environmental Engineers$92,090 median in Oklahoma
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$98,760 median in Oklahoma (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$112,260 median in Oklahoma (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$119,810 median in Oklahoma (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$119,810 median in Oklahoma (broader BLS group)
Petroleum Engineers pay in Oklahoma
How much do petroleum engineers make in Oklahoma?
The median is $153,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,990 and the top 10% earn over $221,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for petroleum engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 16 (+6% vs. the national median of $144,910). Living costs are not included.