DOL Median (North Dakota)
$83,100
vs National
-30.8%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$87,844
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$83,100
-30.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in North Dakota earns $83,100 in nominal terms, which is 30.8% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $87,844 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Dakota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HUNT OIL COMPANY | $185,246 | 21 |
| Hess Corporation | $115,329 | 85 |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | $110,000 | 38 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $96,300 | 234 |
| Baker Hughes Company | $95,000 | 112 |
| Liberty Oilfield Services LLC | $82,571 | 18 |
| Smith International, LLC | $81,803 | 2 |
| BJ SERVICES LLC | $78,416 | 9 |
| Cudd Pumping Services, Inc. | $72,000 | 2 |
| University of North Dakota | $66,776 | 9 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA | $66,121 | 2 |
| Tops Well Services, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in North Dakota?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in North Dakota is $83,100 based on 37 DOL filings.
Is North Dakota a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in North Dakota earns 30.8% less than the national median of $120,000, or $87,844 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.