How much does a Reservoir Engineer I make in Kansas City, MO? The average Reservoir Engineer I salary in Kansas City, MO is $124,821 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $118,797 and $131,528. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Reservoir Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reservoir Engineer I Salary $113,312 Kansas City,MO February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Reservoir Engineer I Salary $118,797 Kansas City,MO February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Reservoir Engineer I Salary $124,821 Kansas City,MO February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Reservoir Engineer I Salary $131,528 Kansas City,MO February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Reservoir Engineer I Salary $137,634 Kansas City,MO February 26, 2024
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Communication Skills 9.09%
MATLAB 9.09%
Programming Language 9.09%
Others 72.73%

Job Description for Reservoir Engineer I

Reservoir Engineer I is responsible for identifying oil and gas reserves and developing strategies to maximize recovery. Designs and tests new wells and monitors and predicts performance. Being a Reservoir Engineer I requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Reservoir Engineer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Reservoir Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Reservoir Engineer I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Reservoir Engineer I, the first career path typically starts with a Drilling Engineer II position, and then Drilling Engineer IV.

The second career path typically starts with a Reservoir Engineer II position, and then progresses to Reservoir Engineer IV.

Additionally, the third career path typically starts with a Mine Engineer II position, and then progresses to Mine Engineer IV.

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Reservoir Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Reservoir Engineer I, the highest Reservoir Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Reservoir Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Reservoir Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Reservoir Engineer I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

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