How much does a petroleum engineer make in Odessa?
$135,600a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers in the Odessa, TX metro area. That is $65.20 an hour or $11,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.20
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,980Median: $135,600Highest 10%: $218,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,980 | $37.97 | |
| 25th | $96,730 | $46.50 | |
| Median | $135,600 | $65.20 | |
| 75th | $177,300 | $85.23 | |
| 90th | $218,300 | $104.96 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers.
| Midland, TX | $172,100 |
| Houston, TX | $169,900 |
| Austin, TX | $168,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $168,600 |
| Beaumont, TX | $167,600 |
| Lubbock, TX | $164,500 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $155,900 |
| Tyler, TX | $132,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $120,500 |
| Longview, TX | $101,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Odessa, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum engineer make an hour in Odessa?
The median hourly pay in the Odessa, TX metro area is $65.20 ($135,600 a year).
Do petroleum engineers make more in Odessa than the national average?
No: $135,600 against $144,900 nationally, 6% less.
How does Odessa compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $164,900, so Odessa pays 18% less.
Where does Odessa rank for petroleum engineer pay?
21 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum engineer make starting out in Odessa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $218,300 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.