How much does a petroleum engineer make in Oklahoma?
$153,000a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers in Oklahoma. That is $73.57 an hour or $12,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.57
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,990Median: $153,000Highest 10%: $221,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,990 | $41.82 | |
| 25th | $124,500 | $59.84 | |
| Median | $153,000 | $73.57 | |
| 75th | $178,500 | $85.80 | |
| 90th | $221,300 | $106.40 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $176,200 |
| Tulsa, OK | $130,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for petroleum engineers.
| 2. Utah | $172,800 |
| 3. Colorado | $172,200 |
| 4. Texas | $164,900 |
| 5. Oklahoma | $153,000 |
| 6. California | $143,600 |
| 7. Louisiana | $139,600 |
| 8. Washington | $134,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum engineer make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $73.57 ($153,000 a year).
Do petroleum engineers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
Yes: $153,000 against $144,900 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Oklahoma rank for petroleum engineer pay?
Oklahoma ranks 5 of 16 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays petroleum engineers the most?
Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $176,200 a year.
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.