How much does a petroleum engineer make in Texas?
$164,900a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers in Texas. That is $79.26 an hour or $13,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.26
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 9,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,990Median: $164,900Highest 10%: $283,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,990 | $43.26 | |
| 25th | $123,500 | $59.35 | |
| Median | $164,900 | $79.26 | |
| 75th | $220,300 | $105.93 | |
| 90th | $283,500 | $136.30 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Odessa, TX | $135,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $132,500 |
| El Paso, TX | $131,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $120,500 |
| Longview, TX | $101,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for petroleum engineers.
| 1. Alaska | $206,300 |
| 2. Utah | $172,800 |
| 3. Colorado | $172,200 |
| 4. Texas | $164,900 |
| 5. Oklahoma | $153,000 |
| 6. California | $143,600 |
| 7. Louisiana | $139,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $79.26 ($164,900 a year).
Do petroleum engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $164,900 against $144,900 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Texas rank for petroleum engineer pay?
Texas ranks 4 of 16 states.
Which city in Texas pays petroleum engineers the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $172,100 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.