DOL Median (Nevada)
$82,742
vs National
-31%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$81,761
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,742
-31% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Nevada earns $82,742 in nominal terms, which is 31% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $81,761 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nevada
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ormat Nevada Inc | $85,000 | 1 |
| GOLDEN RIVERS LLC | $82,742 | 4 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Nevada?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Nevada is $82,742 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Nevada a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Nevada earns 31% less than the national median of $120,000, or $81,761 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.