DOL Median (ODESSA, TX)
$78,416
vs National
-34.7%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$84,591
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,416
-34.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in ODESSA, TX earns $78,416 in nominal terms, which is 34.7% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $84,591 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in ODESSA, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ConocoPhillips Company | $122,400 | 140 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | $105,000 | 95 |
| Weatherford International, LLC | $95,250 | 36 |
| Baker Hughes Company | $95,000 | 112 |
| Keane Frac LP | $90,000 | 1 |
| Odessa Separator, Inc. | $78,416 | 3 |
| BJ SERVICES LLC | $78,416 | 9 |
| VIKING COIL TUBING LLC | $78,000 | 2 |
| Cudd Pumping Services, Inc. | $72,000 | 2 |
| Dickson Process Systems, | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in ODESSA, TX?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in ODESSA, TX is $78,416 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is ODESSA, TX a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in ODESSA, TX earns 34.7% less than the national median of $120,000, or $84,591 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.