Petroleum Engineers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $122,980 -13% vs national
Median hourly $59.12
10th percentile $57,450
90th percentile $209,570
Employed locally 180
National median $141,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,450
    25th
    $76,730
    50th (median)
    $122,980
    75th
    $205,310
    90th
    $209,570

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Engineers salary vs area income 166% Median Petroleum Engineers salary is 66% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$84,880
    Industrial Engineers$102,370
    Mechanical Engineers$101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,820
    Engineers, All Other$115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$59,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Engineers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Engineers in San Antonio, TX is $59.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.34 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Petroleum Engineers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Engineers salary in San Antonio, TX is 13% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Petroleum Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $57,450 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,730.