DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$118,841
vs National
-1%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$124,311
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$118,841
-1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Pennsylvania earns $118,841 in nominal terms, which is 1% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $124,311 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NES Global LLC | $220,000 | 12 |
| SUN ENERGY SERVICES LLC | $200,000 | 1 |
| AMERICAN PETROLEUM PARTNERS HOLDINGS, LLC | $160,000 | 1 |
| Shell Exploration and Production Company | $156,400 | 44 |
| SENECA RESOURCES CORP. | $135,000 | 2 |
| REX ENERGY OPERATING CORPORATION | $131,566 | 2 |
| Chevron Corporation | $125,200 | 264 |
| EQT PRODUCTION COMPANY | $122,000 | 9 |
| ARSENAL RESOURCES | $120,000 | 1 |
| RM OILFIELD SERVICES | $117,978 | 4 |
| UGI Energy Services LLC | $116,865 | 2 |
| RICE ENERGY | $115,000 | 3 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | $105,000 | 95 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $96,300 | 234 |
| Baker Hughes Company | $95,000 | 112 |
| U.S. Well Services, LLC | $94,058 | 8 |
| TALISMAN ENERGY USA INC. | $91,728 | 15 |
| Eclipse Resources | $75,234 | 2 |
| ECLIPSE RESOURCES I, L.P. | N/A | 2 |
| ALFAVOR PETROLEUM CORPORATION | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Pennsylvania?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Pennsylvania is $118,841 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Pennsylvania earns 1% less than the national median of $120,000, or $124,311 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.