The average salary for a petroleum engineer in Georgia is around $91,080 per year.
Avg Salary
Petroleum engineers earn an average yearly salary of $91,080.
Wages typically start from $58,900 and go up to $160,330.
60% above national average Updated in 2016
Petroleum engineer earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Petroleum engineer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $141,150 |
| Alabama | $110,440 |
| Arkansas | $110,410 |
| Arizona | $148,830 |
| California | $132,680 |
| Colorado | $136,590 |
| Georgia | $91,080 |
| Hawaii | $118,200 |
| Illinois | $130,100 |
| Indiana | $181,290 |
| Kansas | $110,210 |
| Louisiana | $128,990 |
| Michigan | $112,240 |
| Missouri | $101,830 |
| Montana | $125,920 |
| North Dakota | $117,770 |
| New Jersey | $180,320 |
| New Mexico | $88,380 |
| Ohio | $82,760 |
| Oklahoma | $129,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $122,510 |
| Texas | $151,360 |
| Utah | $118,610 |
| Virginia | $119,800 |
| Washington | $135,480 |
| West Virginia | $93,430 |
| Wyoming | $104,420 |
How do petroleum engineer salaries compare to similar careers?
Petroleum engineers earn 6% more than similar careers in Georgia. On average, they make less than aerospace engineers but more than mechatronics engineers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Aerospace engineer salary | $113K |
| Petroleum engineer salary | $91K |
| Software engineer salary | $96K |
| Sales engineer salary | $87K |
| Chemical engineer salary | $90K |
| Mechatronics engineer salary | $90K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)