How much does a petroleum engineer make in Utah?
$172,800a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers in Utah. That is $83.10 an hour or $14,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $83.10
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,500Median: $172,800Highest 10%: $212,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,500 | $48.79 | |
| 25th | $122,000 | $58.65 | |
| Median | $172,800 | $83.10 | |
| 75th | $186,900 | $89.84 | |
| 90th | $212,600 | $102.21 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $180,200 |
| Ogden, UT | $158,300 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum engineer make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $83.10 ($172,800 a year).
Do petroleum engineers make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $172,800 against $144,900 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Utah rank for petroleum engineer pay?
Utah ranks 2 of 16 states.
Which city in Utah pays petroleum engineers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $180,200 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.