DOL Median (New York)
$77,000
vs National
-35.8%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,551
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,000
-35.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in New York earns $77,000 in nominal terms, which is 35.8% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,551 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TALISMAN ENERGY USA INC. | $91,728 | 15 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in New York?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in New York is $77,000 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is New York a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in New York earns 35.8% less than the national median of $120,000, or $61,551 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.