DOL Median (Midland, TX)
$95,500
vs National
-20.4%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$103,021
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,500
-20.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Midland, TX earns $95,500 in nominal terms, which is 20.4% 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 $103,021 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Midland, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES PUMPING SERVICES LLC | $187,320 | 3 |
| Tall City Management III LLC | $153,787 | 2 |
| KMGP SERVICES COMPANY, INC. | $144,200 | 3 |
| Chevron Corporation | $125,200 | 264 |
| Keane Frac TX, LLC | $123,490 | 2 |
| ConocoPhillips Company | $122,400 | 140 |
| Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. | $120,000 | 24 |
| Anadarko Petroleum Corporation | $118,900 | 112 |
| ELEVATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT LLC | $115,000 | 1 |
| UNITEX OIL & GAS, LLC | $115,000 | 3 |
| Frac Specialists LLC | $99,245 | 2 |
| AEPO MANAGEMENT, LLC | $98,531 | 2 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $96,300 | 234 |
| TALL CITY OPERATIONS LLC | $96,000 | 2 |
| Baker Hughes Company | $95,000 | 112 |
| TOTAL ROD CONCEPTS, INC. | $93,000 | 1 |
| SILVERBACK CHEMICAL, LLC | $90,000 | 1 |
| CARRERA ENERGY LLC | $88,192 | 1 |
| RT ENERGY CONSULTING LLC | $76,648 | 1 |
| TEJAS EXPLORATION, LLC | $73,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Midland, TX?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Midland, TX is $95,500 based on 60 DOL filings.
Is Midland, TX a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Midland, TX earns 20.4% less than the national median of $120,000, or $103,021 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.