Petroleum Engineers Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $167,090 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $80.33
10th percentile $103,960
90th percentile $201,050
Employed locally 160
National median $141,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,960
    25th
    $130,240
    50th (median)
    $167,090
    75th
    $169,560
    90th
    $201,050

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Engineers salary vs area income 256% Median Petroleum Engineers salary is 156% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Petroleum Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $205,380
    Alaska $200,750
    Amarillo, TX $199,990
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $184,250
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $178,010
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $174,440

    Nearby metros — Petroleum Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Amarillo, TX $199,990
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $184,250
    Midland, TX $165,880
    Wichita Falls, TX $160,890
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $159,990
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $154,490

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $93,580
    Industrial Engineers $123,270
    Engineers, All Other $104,700
    Mechanical Engineers $119,590
    Electrical Engineers $119,620
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Engineers make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Engineers in Beaumont, TX is $80.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.87 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Petroleum Engineers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Beaumont, TX is 18.3% above the national median of $141,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Petroleum Engineers in Beaumont?

    Entry-level Petroleum Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $103,960 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,240.