Petroleum Engineers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $161,940 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $77.85
10th percentile $82,270
90th percentile $254,020
Employed locally 50
National median $141,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,270
    25th
    $89,970
    50th (median)
    $161,940
    75th
    $191,220
    90th
    $254,020

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Engineers salary vs area income 227% Median Petroleum Engineers salary is 127% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $184,250
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $168,740
    Colorado $167,540
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $146,850
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $134,800
    Corpus Christi, TX $133,690

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,450
    Mechanical Engineers $88,290
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $44,150
    Surveyors $70,480
    Industrial Engineers $94,550
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Engineers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Engineers in Grand Junction, CO is $77.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $122.13 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Petroleum Engineers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 14.6% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Petroleum Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $82,270 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,970.