DOL Median (Sugar Land, TX)
$99,986
vs National
-16.7%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$107,859
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$99,986
-16.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Sugar Land, TX earns $99,986 in nominal terms, which is 16.7% 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 $107,859 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sugar Land, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| OIL PROJECTS USA LLC | $128,721 | 3 |
| MC Offshore Petroleum, LLC | $112,750 | 5 |
| ENERGY PROSPECTING TECHNOLOGY USA INC. | $106,153 | 2 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $96,300 | 234 |
| Proline Energy Resources, Inc. | $95,077 | 1 |
| Baker Hughes Company | $95,000 | 112 |
| Harmonia Petroleum Corporation | N/A | 1 |
| Assured Flow Solutions, LLC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Sugar Land, TX?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Sugar Land, TX is $99,986 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Sugar Land, TX a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Sugar Land, TX earns 16.7% less than the national median of $120,000, or $107,859 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.