DOL Median (Arkansas)
$116,600
vs National
-2.8%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$131,011
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$116,600
-2.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Arkansas earns $116,600 in nominal terms, which is 2.8% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 89.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $131,011 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arkansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NEW PROSPECT COMPANY | $175,200 | 1 |
| BP America Inc. | $131,857 | 139 |
| PRUITT TOOL & SUPPLY CO. | $72,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Arkansas?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Arkansas is $116,600 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Arkansas a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Arkansas earns 2.8% less than the national median of $120,000, or $131,011 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.