DOL Median (Elk City, OK)
$81,420
vs National
-32.2%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$94,455
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,420
-32.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Elk City, OK earns $81,420 in nominal terms, which is 32.2% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $94,455 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Elk City, OK
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $96,300 | 234 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Elk City, OK?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Elk City, OK is $81,420 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Elk City, OK a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Elk City, OK earns 32.2% less than the national median of $120,000, or $94,455 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.