DOL Median (DALLAS, TX)
$147,600
vs National
+23%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$159,223
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$147,600
+23% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in DALLAS, TX earns $147,600 in nominal terms, which is 23% above the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $159,223 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in DALLAS, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kosmos Energy LLC | $224,700 | 10 |
| NETHERLAND SEWELL & ASSOCIATES LLC | $215,800 | 13 |
| HUNT OIL COMPANY | $185,246 | 21 |
| Grey Rock Energy Management LLC | $178,869 | 2 |
| ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC. | $171,550 | 7 |
| ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC. | $156,500 | 2 |
| KNOWLEDGE RESERVOIR LLC | $147,846 | 4 |
| DeGolyer and MacNaughton Corporation | $125,000 | 27 |
| ANTIOCH ENERGY LLC | $125,000 | 2 |
| DANICK RESOURCES, INC | $95,992 | 1 |
| PETROLEUM ENGINEER | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in DALLAS, TX?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in DALLAS, TX is $147,600 based on 47 DOL filings.
Is DALLAS, TX a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in DALLAS, TX earns 23% more than the national median of $120,000, or $159,223 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.