verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$99,260/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.72/hr
▼ 32% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
200
public U.S. Median
$144,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$106,991 #14 of 16

Petroleum Engineer pay in Ohio, explained

Petroleum engineers in Ohio earn a median of $99,260 per year ($47.72 per hour), which is 32% below the national median of $144,910. Entry-level workers earn around $79,010, while the most experienced petroleum engineers reach about $139,440. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $99,260 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $99,260 is worth about $106,991 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #14 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Petroleum Engineer pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,010
$37.99/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,260
$47.72/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$139,440
$67.04/hr

Petroleum Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $99,260 $106,991
Pennsylvania $101,880 $104,415 −$2,620
West Virginia $93,360 $104,316 +$5,900

Petroleum Engineer in Ohio: FAQ

How much do petroleum engineers make in Ohio?

Petroleum engineers in Ohio earn a median of $99,260 per year ($47.72 per hour), compared with $144,910 nationally.

Does Ohio pay petroleum engineers well?

At $99,260, Ohio pays 32% below the national median for petroleum engineers. An estimated 200 work in the state.

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