DOL Median (Pittsburgh, PA)
$119,704
vs National
-0.2%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$125,213
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$119,704
-0.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Pittsburgh, PA earns $119,704 in nominal terms, which is 0.2% 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 $125,213 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pittsburgh, PA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SENECA RESOURCES CORP. | $135,000 | 2 |
| EQT PRODUCTION COMPANY | $122,000 | 9 |
| RM OILFIELD SERVICES | $117,978 | 4 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $96,300 | 234 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $119,704 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Pittsburgh, PA a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Pittsburgh, PA earns 0.2% less than the national median of $120,000, or $125,213 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.