Petroleum Engineers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $121,190 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.26
10th percentile $94,120
90th percentile $202,370
Employed locally 350
National median $141,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,120
    25th
    $115,320
    50th (median)
    $121,190
    75th
    $160,860
    90th
    $202,370

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Engineers salary vs area income 179% Median Petroleum Engineers salary is 79% 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
    Oklahoma City, OK $173,400
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $163,390
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $142,470
    Oklahoma $142,470
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $132,680
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $117,480

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $101,560
    Industrial Engineers $96,540
    Mechanical Engineers $99,200
    Electrical Engineers $106,200
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,660
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $83,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Engineers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Engineers in Tulsa, OK is $58.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.16 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Petroleum Engineers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Tulsa, OK is 14.2% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Petroleum Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $94,120 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,320.