Petroleum Engineer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 30+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$140,800
$67.692/hr
vs National Average
$131,270
+7.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$76K – —
30 employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,760 |
| 25th percentile | $98,800 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $140,800 |
| 75th percentile | $171,430 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $215,240 |
| 2023 | $212,230 |
| 2024 | $140,800 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $215,240 | $115,352 |
| 2023 | $212,230 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $140,800 | $131,270 |