How much does a petroleum engineer make in Pennsylvania?
$101,900a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers in Pennsylvania. That is $48.98 an hour or $8,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.98
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,220Median: $101,900Highest 10%: $175,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,220 | $37.13 | |
| 25th | $96,040 | $46.17 | |
| Median | $101,900 | $48.98 | |
| 75th | $138,900 | $66.77 | |
| 90th | $175,100 | $84.20 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $130,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $106,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for petroleum engineers.
| 9. North Dakota | $132,100 |
| 10. Kansas | $115,600 |
| 11. Montana | $104,100 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $101,900 |
| 13. Nebraska | $100,800 |
| 14. New Mexico | $99,900 |
| 15. Ohio | $99,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum engineer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $48.98 ($101,900 a year).
Do petroleum engineers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $101,900 against $144,900 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for petroleum engineer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 12 of 16 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays petroleum engineers the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $130,200 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.