DOL Median (Colorado)
$115,794
vs National
-3.5%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$109,757
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$115,794
-3.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Colorado earns $115,794 in nominal terms, which is 3.5% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $109,757 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CROWHEART ENERGY, LLC | $300,000 | 2 |
| PLATTE RIVER ASSOCIATES INC | $260,000 | 2 |
| Ultra Resources | $251,250 | 1 |
| Wells Fargo Bank, N.A | $220,000 | 3 |
| Encana Services Company Ltd. | $213,000 | 1 |
| Laramie Energy, LLC | $210,000 | 1 |
| FERUS GP, LLC | $192,000 | 1 |
| TEREX ENERGY CORPORATION | $180,000 | 2 |
| ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC. | $171,550 | 7 |
| SRC ENERGY | $165,500 | 1 |
| Raisa Energy LLC | $160,000 | 3 |
| LINN OPERATING, INC | $158,720 | 7 |
| Premier Oilfield Group, LLC | $157,500 | 5 |
| Shell Exploration and Production Company | $156,400 | 44 |
| CYNOSURE ENERGY LLC | $155,000 | 1 |
| JONAH ENERGY LLC | $153,000 | 1 |
| MHA PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS LLC | $140,296 | 3 |
| BISON OIL & GAS PARTNERS II, LLC | $140,000 | 1 |
| QEP ENERGY D/B/A QEP RESOURCES, INC. | $135,658 | 1 |
| NITEC LLS | $133,000 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Petroleum Engineers
Marshall, TX · $260,000Boulder, CO · $260,000Englewood, CO · $251,250Orcutt, CA · $242,500Camarillo, CA · $225,000Top-Paying Roles in Colorado
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Colorado?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Colorado is $115,794 based on 94 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Colorado earns 3.5% less than the national median of $120,000, or $109,757 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.