Entry Level Salary for Petroleum Engineers

The average salary for an entry level Petroleum Engineer is $77,546. An experienced Petroleum Engineer makes about $135,190 per year.

Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface. Petroleum engineers also find new ways to extract oil and gas from older wells. Find more career information.

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  • Senior Maritime Engineer - Applied Research Associates (ARA) - Virginia Beach, VA

    This Senior Maritime Engineer performs a variety of tasks, will provide consultation and direction on complex projects and will be a top-level contributor/specialist. Candidates should have ...

  • Senior Maritime Engineer - Applied Research Associates (ARA) - Southern Pines, NC

    This Senior Maritime Engineer performs a variety of tasks, will provide consultation and direction on complex projects and will be a top-level contributor/specialist. Candidates should have ...

  • Senior Maritime Engineer - Applied Research Associates (ARA) - Washington, DC

    This Senior Maritime Engineer performs a variety of tasks, will provide consultation and direction on complex projects and will be a top-level contributor/specialist. Candidates should have ...

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