Petroleum Engineers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $174,410 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $83.85
10th percentile $103,400
90th percentile $205,720
Employed locally 150
National median $141,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,400
    25th
    $118,050
    50th (median)
    $174,410
    75th
    $176,440
    90th
    $205,720

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Engineers salary vs area income 184% Median Petroleum Engineers salary is 84% 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
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $178,010
    Utah $166,580
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $163,390
    Ogden, UT $156,050
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $132,680
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $130,230

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,210
    Industrial Engineers $101,340
    Mechanical Engineers $100,580
    Electrical Engineers $103,380
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,810
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Engineers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Engineers in Salt Lake City, UT is $83.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.21 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Petroleum Engineers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 23.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Petroleum Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $103,400 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,050.