DOL Median (Oklahoma)
$105,600
vs National
-12%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$122,506
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$105,600
-12% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Oklahoma earns $105,600 in nominal terms, which is 12% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $122,506 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Oklahoma
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PLASTER & WALD CONSULTING CORP | $222,061 | 1 |
| Ascent Resources Management Services, LLC | $220,000 | 2 |
| ASCENT RESOURCES OPERATING LLC | $198,000 | 1 |
| CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | $160,000 | 3 |
| LINN OPERATING, INC | $158,720 | 7 |
| Devon Energy Corporation | $150,000 | 19 |
| Apache Corporation | $141,000 | 7 |
| UNIT PETROLEUM CO. | $140,000 | 7 |
| WPX ENERGY SERVICES COMPANY, LLC | $137,000 | 1 |
| BP America Inc. | $131,857 | 139 |
| CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, LLC | $131,000 | 22 |
| Chevron Corporation | $125,200 | 264 |
| ConocoPhillips Company | $122,400 | 140 |
| FRONTERRA INTEGRATED GEOSCIENCES | $121,773 | 3 |
| NEWFIELD EXPLORATION | $120,214 | 12 |
| PostRock Energy Services Corporation | $118,000 | 4 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. | $115,000 | 1 |
| JOSHI TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $112,500 | 2 |
| BRAVO NATURAL RESOURCES, LLC | $111,426 | 1 |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | $110,000 | 38 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Oklahoma?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Oklahoma is $105,600 based on 91 DOL filings.
Is Oklahoma a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Oklahoma earns 12% less than the national median of $120,000, or $122,506 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.