DOL Median (New Mexico)
$74,500
vs National
-37.9%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$79,255
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,500
-37.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in New Mexico earns $74,500 in nominal terms, which is 37.9% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $79,255 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Mexico
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Energy Corporation | $150,000 | 19 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | $105,000 | 95 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $96,300 | 234 |
| Dugan Production Corp | $93,000 | 4 |
| Triad National Security LLC | $81,500 | 2 |
| FTS International Services, LLC | $75,000 | 2 |
| NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY | $67,080 | 1 |
| AL ZUNI GLOBAL JEWELRY INC. | N/A | 1 |
| RAGING BULL OILFIELD SERVICES LLC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in New Mexico?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in New Mexico is $74,500 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in New Mexico earns 37.9% less than the national median of $120,000, or $79,255 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.