DOL Median (Montana)
$118,720
vs National
-1.1%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$115,374
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$118,720
-1.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Montana earns $118,720 in nominal terms, which is 1.1% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $115,374 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Montana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Anadarko Petroleum Corporation | $118,900 | 112 |
| RM OILFIELD SERVICES | $117,978 | 4 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Montana?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Montana is $118,720 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Montana a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Montana earns 1.1% less than the national median of $120,000, or $115,374 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.