Petroleum Engineer Salary in Lafayette, LA

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How much does a Petroleum Engineer make in Lafayette, LA? The average Petroleum Engineer salary in Lafayette, LA is $98,555 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $90,954 and $108,326. 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 ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

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 - 8 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

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 16 days ago

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 - 30 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 - 6 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 - 14 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 Lafayette, LA

Average Base Salary

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90954

108326

98555

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

94475

120488

106455

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 Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Petroleum Engineer ranges from $90,954 to $108,326 with the average base salary of $98,555. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,475 to $120,488 with the average total cash compensation of $106,455.

View Average Salary for Petroleum Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$98,555	$90,954 - $108,326
Bonus	$7,900	$3,520 - $12,162
Total Pay	$106,455	$94,475 - $120,488

* 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 Lafayette, LA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,400 - $107,666	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,727 - $111,628	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,842 - $115,338	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,374 - $107,635	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,361 - $105,238	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,679 - $115,144	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA

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About Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.2 square miles (127 km2), of which 49.1 square miles (127 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.19%) is water. Lafayette is located on the West Gulf Coastal Plain. The site was part of the seabed during the earlier Quaternary Period. During this time, the Mississippi River cut a 325-foot-deep (99 m) valley between what is now Lafayette and Baton Rouge. This valley was...

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About Lafayette, Louisiana Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

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