How much does a petroleum engineer make in Dallas?
$168,600a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $81.06 an hour or $14,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.06
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $114,100Median: $168,600Highest 10%: $253,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,100 | $54.85 | |
| 25th | $131,400 | $63.17 | |
| Median | $168,600 | $81.06 | |
| 75th | $221,100 | $106.29 | |
| 90th | $253,200 | $121.73 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers.
| Midland, TX | $172,100 |
| Houston, TX | $169,900 |
| Austin, TX | $168,900 |
| Beaumont, TX | $167,600 |
| Lubbock, TX | $164,500 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $155,900 |
| Odessa, TX | $135,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $132,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $120,500 |
| Longview, TX | $101,300 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $162,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,600 |
| Chemical Engineer | $130,500 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $127,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,700 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,400 |
| Materials Engineer | $117,700 |
| Engineer | $110,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $105,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum engineer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $81.06 ($168,600 a year).
Do petroleum engineers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $168,600 against $144,900 nationally, 16% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $164,900, so Dallas pays 2% more.
Where does Dallas rank for petroleum engineer pay?
8 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum engineer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $114,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $253,200 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.