Petroleum Engineer Salary in Charleston, SC

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How much does a Petroleum Engineer make in Charleston, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Petroleum Engineer in Charleston, SC is $113,424. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,801 to $124,258, with most professionals earning between $93,129 and $134,121.

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Average Salary Range for Petroleum Engineer in Charleston, SC

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Petroleum Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Petroleum Engineer in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Petroleum Engineer ranges from $102,801 to $124,258 with the average base salary of $113,424. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,739 to $134,732 with the average total cash compensation of $119,643.

View Average Salary for Petroleum Engineer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $113,424 $102,801 - $124,258
Bonus $6,220 $2,938 - $10,474
Total Pay $119,643 $105,739 - $134,732
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Petroleum Engineer Salary Near Charleston, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,801 - $124,258 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,801 - $124,258 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,649 - $124,075 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,346 - $123,708 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,975 - $120,842 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,721 - $115,700 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
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About Charleston, South Carolina    Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Cha....More

Charleston, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

Petroleum Engineer Salary in popular cities: Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant

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