Salary by Education Level
What the Data Shows
For Petroleum Engineers positions, filings requiring a Master's degree carried an average declared salary of $139,238 versus $155,193 for those requiring a Bachelor's - a premium of -10.3%. Across all certified filings with a stated education level, 51% accepted a Bachelor's degree as the minimum requirement.
Education vs Salary
| Education Level | Average Salary | Filings | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | $228,531 | 2 | 1.3% |
| Doctorate | $172,071 | 3 | 1.9% |
| Bachelor's | $155,193 | 80 | 51% |
| Master's | $139,238 | 71 | 45.2% |
| Associate's | $83,100 | 1 | 0.6% |