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

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$134,800/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.81/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
190
public U.S. Median
$144,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$125,966 #10 of 16

Petroleum Engineer pay in Washington, explained

Petroleum engineers in Washington earn a median of $134,800 per year ($64.81 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $144,910. Entry-level workers earn around $107,690, while the most experienced petroleum engineers reach about $184,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $134,800 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $134,800 is worth about $125,966 in national buying power — ranking Washington #10 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Petroleum Engineer pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$107,690
$51.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$134,800
$64.81/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$184,360
$88.63/hr

Petroleum Engineer in Washington: FAQ

How much do petroleum engineers make in Washington?

Petroleum engineers in Washington earn a median of $134,800 per year ($64.81 per hour), compared with $144,910 nationally.

Does Washington pay petroleum engineers well?

At $134,800, Washington pays 7% below the national median for petroleum engineers. An estimated 190 work in the state.

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