Petroleum Engineer Salary in Salem, Oregon

How much does a Petroleum Engineer make in Salem, OR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Petroleum Engineer in Salem, OR is $110,986. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,424 to $121,990, with most professionals earning between $94,628 and $132,009.

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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 Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

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102424

121990

110986

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

106385

135681

119884

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 Salem, OR. The base salary for Petroleum Engineer ranges from $102,424 to $121,990 with the average base salary of $110,986. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,385 to $135,681 with the average total cash compensation of $119,884.

View Average Salary for Petroleum Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$110,986	$102,424 - $121,990
Bonus	$8,898	$3,961 - $13,691
Total Pay	$119,884	$106,385 - $135,681

* 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 Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,638 - $118,672	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,873 - $126,098	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,580 - $118,603	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,281 - $126,584	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,281 - $126,584	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,145 - $126,423	COMPARE TO Salem, OR

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About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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