Petroleum Engineer Salary in Galveston, TX

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How much does a Petroleum Engineer make in Galveston, TX? The average Petroleum Engineer salary in Galveston, TX is $107,849 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $99,531 and $118,541. 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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Reservoir Engineer IV

CIVITAS RESOURCES INC - Denver , CO

The Reservoir Engineer IV will perform and lead reservoir engineering technical work for the DJ ... Experience with Petroleum Economics and Reserves Software, such as Aries, required. * Experience ...

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Senior Completions Engineer

Walker Elliott - Midland , TX

Requirements: * BS in Petroleum Engineering * 5+ yrs. in recent completions capacity with upstream operator (and not OFS) * Strong background working in the Permian. * Experience in hydraulic ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Operations Engineer

Marlen & Associates - Ventura , CA

Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering or related degree * Experience in conventional wells and waterfloods required * Downhole experience required * Must be willing to travel up to 50% to the field

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Reservoir Engineer

TenOaks Energy Advisors - Dallas , TX

Dallas, TX based oil and gas focused investment banking firm is seeking experienced Petroleum Engineer to support the reservoir engineering / A&D team The Energy Investment Banking Group is primarily ...

LinkedIn - 29 days ago

Reservoir Engineer

Comstock Resources - Frisco , TX

... petroleum engineering experience; energy investment banking or A&D experience with an active E&P company a plus Comstock Resources offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Reservoir Engineer

X4 Group - Dallas , TX

Educated to degree level in Petroleum Engineering or similar. * 4+ Years' commercial experience in Reservoir Engineering positions. * Experience of acquisition of data from industry databases

LinkedIn - 13 days ago

What does a Petroleum Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Petroleum Engineer

Prepare production reservoir engineering, fracture stimulation designs, programs and cost estimates.

October 16, 2022

Assist Senior Engineer in auditing of independent third party evaluations, in all key areas of technical due diligence.

November 17, 2022

Developing refinery improvement projects, from conception through start-up, to ensure viability of the refinery.

March 06, 2023

Review the design of the refinery upgrade projects and provide recommendations for improvements/ compliance.

March 08, 2023

Document plant tests and define optimum operation parameters based on results.

March 12, 2023

Design, initiate, and coordinate well procedures for completion, workover, and well maintenance.

April 13, 2023

Monitoring of existing clients via bank meeting attendance, coordinating Q&A with company and bank engineers, and maintaining calendar to meet deadlines.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Petroleum Engineer in Galveston, TX

Average Base Salary

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99531

118541

107849

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103384

131850

116494

What is the average salary for Petroleum Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Petroleum Engineer in Galveston, TX. The base salary for Petroleum Engineer ranges from $99,531 to $118,541 with the average base salary of $107,849. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,384 to $131,850 with the average total cash compensation of $116,494.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$107,849	$99,531 - $118,541
Bonus	$8,645	$3,852 - $13,309
Total Pay	$116,494	$103,384 - $131,850

* 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 Galveston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Galveston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,103 - $120,413	COMPARE TO Galveston, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,476 - $120,858	COMPARE TO Galveston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,729 - $115,204	COMPARE TO Galveston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,764 - $112,864	COMPARE TO Galveston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,374 - $107,635	COMPARE TO Galveston, TX
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,932 - $108,299	COMPARE TO Galveston, TX

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About Galveston, Texas

The city of Galveston is situated on Galveston Island, a barrier island off the Texas Gulf coast near the mainland coast. Made up of mostly sand-sized particles and smaller amounts of finer mud sediments and larger gravel-sized sediments, the island is unstable, affected by water and weather, and can shift its boundaries through erosion. The city is about 45 miles (72 km) southeast of downtown Houston. The island is oriented generally northeast-southwest, with the Gulf of Mexico on the east and south, West Bay on the west, and Galveston Bay on the north. The island's main access point from the...

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About Galveston, Texas The city of Galveston is situated on Galveston Island, a barrier island off the Texas Gulf coast near the mainland coast. Made up of mostly sand-sized....More

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