As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Petroleum Engineer in Fargo, ND is $102,225, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,966 weekly, or $8,519 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 Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $81,702 to $116,338. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,482) and 75th percentile ($109,612), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,338 per year. This $18,130 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, Fargo Entry Level Petroleum Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 503 statewide for Entry Level Petroleum Engineer job salary. 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 $81,702 Fargo, ND November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $91,482 Fargo, ND November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $102,225 Fargo, ND November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $109,612 Fargo, ND November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Petroleum Engineer Salary $116,338 Fargo, ND November 01, 2026
25% $91,482 10% $81,702 90% $116,338 75% $109,612 $102,225 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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    Drilling Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

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