How much does a petroleum engineer make in Salt Lake City?
$180,200a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $86.65 an hour or $15,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $86.65
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,740Median: $180,200Highest 10%: $212,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,740 | $42.66 | |
| 25th | $122,000 | $58.65 | |
| Median | $180,200 | $86.65 | |
| 75th | $203,500 | $97.85 | |
| 90th | $212,600 | $102.21 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $141,000 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $132,700 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $131,800 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $107,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $105,900 |
| Electrical Engineer | $105,200 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $101,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $100,500 |
| Architect | $99,790 |
| Civil Engineer | $98,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum engineer make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $86.65 ($180,200 a year).
Do petroleum engineers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $180,200 against $144,900 nationally, 24% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $172,800, so Salt Lake City pays 4% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for petroleum engineer pay?
2 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a petroleum engineer make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $88,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,600 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.