Petroleum Engineers Salary in Utah
Petroleum Engineers in Utah earn a median of $172,840 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $172,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($144,910)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,490; the top 10% earn over $212,590. Nationally the range is $81,440 to $253,200.
States ranked near Utah
Similar jobs in Utah
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$125,520 median in Utah
- Environmental Engineers$103,380 median in Utah
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$96,830 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$119,430 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$110,320 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$110,320 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
Petroleum Engineers pay in Utah
How much do petroleum engineers make in Utah?
The median is $172,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,490 and the top 10% earn over $212,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for petroleum engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 16 (+19% vs. the national median of $144,910). Living costs are not included.