Petroleum Engineer Salary in North Dakota
Based on 130+ workers in North Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (ND)
$132,120
$63.519/hr
vs National Average
$133,391
-1.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$83K – $170K
130 employed in North Dakota
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,530 |
| 25th percentile | $98,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $132,120 |
| 75th percentile | $158,280 |
| 90th percentile | $170,040 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in North Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $103,120 |
| 2023 | $131,260 |
| 2024 | $130,090 |
| 2025 | $132,120 |
| Year | North Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $103,120 | $115,352 |
| 2023 | $131,260 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $130,090 | $131,270 |
| 2025 | $132,120 | $133,391 |