DOL Median (Plano, TX)
$115,000
vs National
-4.2%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$124,056
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$115,000
-4.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Plano, TX earns $115,000 in nominal terms, which is 4.2% 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 $124,056 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Plano, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Denbury Onshore LLC | $186,000 | 10 |
| ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC. | $171,550 | 7 |
| Petro Harvester Operating Company, LLC | $151,450 | 3 |
| PETROTEL INC | $106,000 | 31 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Plano, TX?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Plano, TX is $115,000 based on 38 DOL filings.
Is Plano, TX a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Plano, TX earns 4.2% less than the national median of $120,000, or $124,056 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.