How much does an Entry Level Petroleum Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Petroleum Engineer in the United States is $98,141. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,906 to $105,181, with most professionals earning between $80,498 and $111,592.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $80,498 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $88,906 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $98,141 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $105,181 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $111,592 US April 01, 2025
25% $88,906 10% $80,498 90% $111,592 75% $105,181 $98,141 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Entry Level Petroleum Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Drilling Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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105181
98141

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88906
105181
98141
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