Petroleum Engineers Salary in Texas
Petroleum Engineers in Texas earn a median of $164,860 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $164,860
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($144,910)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 9,140
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,990; the top 10% earn over $283,500. Nationally the range is $81,440 to $253,200.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$100,580 median in Texas
- Environmental Engineers$123,060 median in Texas
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$96,860 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$129,960 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$115,810 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$115,810 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Petroleum Engineers pay in Texas
How much do petroleum engineers make in Texas?
The median is $164,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,990 and the top 10% earn over $283,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for petroleum engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 16 (+14% vs. the national median of $144,910). Living costs are not included.