DOL Median (Salt Lake City, UT)
$184,500
vs National
+53.8%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$178,779
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$184,500
+53.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Salt Lake City, UT earns $184,500 in nominal terms, which is 53.8% above the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $178,779 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Salt Lake City, UT
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SINCLAIR GROUP, INC. | $184,500 | 1 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is $184,500 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Salt Lake City, UT a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Salt Lake City, UT earns 53.8% more than the national median of $120,000, or $178,779 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.