DOL Median (Austin, TX)
$65,101
vs National
-45.7%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,228
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,101
-45.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Austin, TX earns $65,101 in nominal terms, which is 45.7% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,228 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Austin, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| STATOIL GULF SERVICES LLC | $149,858 | 14 |
| AUSTIN GEOTECH SERVICES, INC. | $145,600 | 1 |
| Seismos Inc. | $90,750 | 1 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $59,600 | 9 |
| FORTITUDE ENERGY LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Austin, TX?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Austin, TX is $65,101 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Austin, TX a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Austin, TX earns 45.7% less than the national median of $120,000, or $70,228 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.