As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Petroleum Engineer in Alcalde, NM is $99,215, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,908 weekly, or $8,268 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Petroleum Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Petroleum Engineer in Alcalde, NM vary widely, spanning from $79,266 to $112,923. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,773) and 75th percentile ($106,391), while top earners (90th percentile) make $112,923 per year. This $17,618 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcalde Entry Level Petroleum Engineer often earn 1.0% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $79,266 Alcalde, NM July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $88,773 Alcalde, NM July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $99,215 Alcalde, NM July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $106,391 Alcalde, NM July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $112,923 Alcalde, NM July 01, 2026
25% $88,773 10% $79,266 90% $112,923 75% $106,391 $99,215 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Entry Level Petroleum Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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106391
99215

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110269
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About Alcalde, New Mexico    Alcalde is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 285 at the 2010 census. "Alcalde" liter....More

Alcalde, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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