Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary in Houston, Texas

Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary in Houston, TX

How much does an Entry Level Petroleum Engineer make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Petroleum Engineer in Houston, TX is $97,964. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,746 to $104,992, with most professionals earning between $80,353 and $111,391.

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10th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $80,353 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $88,746 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $97,964 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $104,992 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $111,391 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $88,746 10% $80,353 90% $111,391 75% $104,992 $97,964 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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104992
97964

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104992
97964
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Petroleum Engineer in Houston, TX. The base salary for Entry Level Petroleum Engineer ranges from $88,746 to $104,992 with the average base salary of $97,964. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,746 to $104,992 with the average total cash compensation of $97,964.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary in popular cities: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin

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