Petroleum Engineers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $114,810 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $55.20
10th percentile $43,420
90th percentile $197,220
Employed locally 40
National median $141,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,420
    25th
    $95,240
    50th (median)
    $114,810
    75th
    $188,710
    90th
    $197,220

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Engineers salary vs area income 192% Median Petroleum Engineers salary is 92% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $167,090
    Midland, TX $165,880
    Wichita Falls, TX $160,890
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $159,990

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $63,870
    Civil Engineers $79,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,890
    Engineers, All Other $106,510
    Electrical Engineers $93,940
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Engineers make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Engineers in College Station, TX is $55.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.82 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Petroleum Engineers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Engineers salary in College Station, TX is 18.7% below 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Petroleum Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $43,420 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,240.