DOL Median (Stafford, TX)
$135,000
vs National
+12.5%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$145,631
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$135,000
+12.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Stafford, TX earns $135,000 in nominal terms, which is 12.5% above the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $145,631 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Stafford, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ELITE MULTIPHASE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $162,000 | 1 |
| TERRAVICI DRILLING SOLUTIONS, INC. | $135,000 | 1 |
| QUEST INTEGRITY | $118,000 | 2 |
| GRAND RIG INTERNATIONAL INC. | $90,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Stafford, TX?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Stafford, TX is $135,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Stafford, TX a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Stafford, TX earns 12.5% more than the national median of $120,000, or $145,631 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.