Reservoir Engineer III Salary in the United States

How much does a Reservoir Engineer III make in the United States? The average Reservoir Engineer III salary in the United States is $153,993 as of September 26, 2019, but the range typically falls between $142,625 and $164,813. 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.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Skills Associated with Reservoir Engineer III: Well and Drilling Design, Oil and Gas Exploration, Predictive Analytics and Modeling

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Salary estimation for Reservoir Engineer III at companies like : BONANZA CREEK ENERGY INC, KINDER MORGAN INC, KOSMOS ENERGY LTD

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Reservoir Engineer III 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 III requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Reservoir Engineer III contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Reservoir Engineer III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2019 Salary.com)

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BONANZA CREEK ENERGY INC
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., an exploration and production company, focuses on the extraction of onshore oil and related liquids-rich natural gas in the United States. The company's primary oil and liquids-weighted assets are located in the Wattenberg Field in Colorado. As of December 31, 2018, it had proved reserves of... More
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Reservoir Engineer III Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%