Highest-paying states for petroleum engineers
Alaska leads at $206,290 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $206,290 | $174,050–$219,480 |
| Utah | $172,840 | $122,000–$186,860 |
| Colorado | $172,190 | $112,070–$214,220 |
| Texas | $164,860 | $123,450–$220,330 |
| Oklahoma | $153,020 | $124,460–$178,470 |
| California | $143,590 | $126,500–$171,980 |
| Louisiana | $139,640 | $89,880–$178,810 |
| Washington | $134,800 | $129,510–$176,740 |
| North Dakota | $132,120 | $98,510–$158,280 |
| Kansas | $115,640 | $92,650–$127,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,880 | $96,040–$138,890 |
| Nebraska | $100,800 | $95,960–$135,540 |
| New Mexico | $99,900 | $93,200–$127,490 |
| Ohio | $99,260 | $93,760–$134,940 |
| West Virginia | $93,360 | $82,370–$148,350 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.