DOL Median (New Jersey)
$173,500
vs National
+44.6%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$152,595
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$173,500
+44.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in New Jersey earns $173,500 in nominal terms, which is 44.6% above the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $152,595 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LEKOIL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | $187,800 | 3 |
| Data Solutions Inc | $160,000 | 1 |
| ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company | $103,500 | 1 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in New Jersey?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in New Jersey is $173,500 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in New Jersey earns 44.6% more than the national median of $120,000, or $152,595 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.