Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary in the United States

Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary

How much does an Entry Level Petroleum Engineer make in the United States? The average Entry Level Petroleum Engineer salary in the United States is $97,674 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $90,127 and $107,285. 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.

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10th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $83,256 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $90,127 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $97,674 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $107,285 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $116,036 US April 24, 2024
25% $90,127 10% $83,256 90% $116,036 75% $107,285 $97,674 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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Average Base Salary

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107285
97674

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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119051
105247
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 the United States. The base salary for Entry Level Petroleum Engineer ranges from $90,127 to $107,285 with the average base salary of $97,674. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,242 to $119,051 with the average total cash compensation of $105,247.

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