Petroleum Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
Petroleum Engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $101,880 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($144,910)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,220; the top 10% earn over $175,130. Nationally the range is $81,440 to $253,200.
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- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$87,020 median in Pennsylvania
- Environmental Engineers$103,330 median in Pennsylvania
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$97,850 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$137,900 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$108,950 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$108,950 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Petroleum Engineers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do petroleum engineers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $101,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,220 and the top 10% earn over $175,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for petroleum engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 16 (−30% vs. the national median of $144,910). Living costs are not included.