Petroleum Engineers Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $106,990 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.44
10th percentile $65,070
90th percentile $215,740
Employed locally 70
National median $141,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,070
    25th
    $81,340
    50th (median)
    $106,990
    75th
    $157,730
    90th
    $215,740

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Engineers salary vs area income 149% Median Petroleum Engineers salary is 49% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,680
    Mechanical Engineers $113,710
    Surveyors $48,370
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $39,050
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,200
    Electrical Engineers $91,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Engineers make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Engineers in Tyler, TX is $51.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.06 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Petroleum Engineers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Tyler, TX is 24.3% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Petroleum Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,070 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,340.