Petroleum Engineer Salary in Louisiana
Based on 920+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$134,630
$64.726/hr
vs National Average
$131,270
+2.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$37K – $214K
920 employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,490 |
| 25th percentile | $46,500 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $134,630 |
| 75th percentile | $165,040 |
| 90th percentile | $214,410 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,560 |
| 2023 | $136,950 |
| 2024 | $134,630 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,560 | $115,352 |
| 2023 | $136,950 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $134,630 | $131,270 |