How much does a petroleum engineer make in Columbus?
$99,260a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $47.72 an hour or $8,272 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.72
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,010Median: $99,260Highest 10%: $138,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,010 | $37.99 | |
| 25th | $98,580 | $47.39 | |
| Median | $99,260 | $47.72 | |
| 75th | $138,000 | $66.35 | |
| 90th | $138,000 | $66.35 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Environmental Engineer | $127,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $126,800 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $125,500 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $121,000 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $113,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $111,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $110,900 |
| Materials Engineer | $104,400 |
| Electrical Engineer | $102,400 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum engineer make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $47.72 ($99,260 a year).
Do petroleum engineers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $99,260 against $144,900 nationally, 32% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $99,260, so Columbus pays 0% more.
Where does Columbus rank for petroleum engineer pay?
34 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum engineer make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.