Petroleum Engineers in Texas
SOC 17-2171 · Architecture and Engineering
9,140Jobs in Texas
$171,580Mean annual wage
2nd of 16Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $89,990 | $43.26 |
| 25th percentile | $123,450 | $59.35 |
| Median (50th) | $164,860 | $79.26 |
| 75th percentile | $220,330 | $105.93 |
| 90th percentile | $283,500 | $136.30 |
| Mean | $171,580 | $82.49 |
Across 16 states with a published mean, the highest are Alaska ($199,700), Texas ($171,580), Colorado ($170,270); the lowest are New Mexico ($110,040), Montana ($111,330), Ohio ($111,350). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9,140 | $171,580 | $164,860 |
| Arkansas | — | — | — |
| Louisiana | 710 | $138,270 | $139,640 |
| New Mexico | 260 | $110,040 | $99,900 |
| Oklahoma | 1,450 | $155,900 | $153,020 |