Petroleum Engineers Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $143,120 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $68.81
10th percentile $74,150
90th percentile $204,290
Employed locally 160
National median $141,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,150
    25th
    $105,190
    50th (median)
    $143,120
    75th
    $184,250
    90th
    $204,290

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Engineers salary vs area income 230% Median Petroleum Engineers salary is 130% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$77,940
    Industrial Engineers$96,250
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$55,450
    Electrical Engineers$100,540
    Mechanical Engineers$87,040
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$47,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Engineers make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Engineers in Lubbock, TX is $68.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $125.79 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Petroleum Engineers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Lubbock, TX is 1.3% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Petroleum Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,150 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,190.