How much does a petroleum engineer make in Washington?
$134,800a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers in Washington. That is $64.81 an hour or $11,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.81
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,700Median: $134,800Highest 10%: $184,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,700 | $51.77 | |
| 25th | $129,500 | $62.26 | |
| Median | $134,800 | $64.81 | |
| 75th | $176,700 | $84.97 | |
| 90th | $184,400 | $88.63 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $134,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for petroleum engineers.
| 5. Oklahoma | $153,000 |
| 6. California | $143,600 |
| 7. Louisiana | $139,600 |
| 8. Washington | $134,800 |
| 9. North Dakota | $132,100 |
| 10. Kansas | $115,600 |
| 11. Montana | $104,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $64.81 ($134,800 a year).
Do petroleum engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $134,800 against $144,900 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Washington rank for petroleum engineer pay?
Washington ranks 8 of 16 states.
Which city in Washington pays petroleum engineers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $134,800 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.