DOL Median (Fort Worth, TX)
$132,500
vs National
+10.4%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$142,934
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$132,500
+10.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Fort Worth, TX earns $132,500 in nominal terms, which is 10.4% 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 $142,934 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Fort Worth, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LEGEND NATURAL GAS,LLC. | $170,000 | 1 |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | $110,000 | 38 |
| THE STRICKLAND GROUP INC. | $100,700 | 2 |
| 1ST RESOURCE GROUP, INC. | $93,226 | 1 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Fort Worth, TX?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Fort Worth, TX is $132,500 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Fort Worth, TX a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Fort Worth, TX earns 10.4% more than the national median of $120,000, or $142,934 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.