Petroleum Engineer Salary in Tennessee
Based on 50+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$164,240
$78.962/hr
vs National Average
$131,270
+25.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$108K – $187K
50 employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $107,740 |
| 25th percentile | $107,740 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $164,240 |
| 75th percentile | $184,520 |
| 90th percentile | $186,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,100 |
| 2024 | $164,240 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,100 | $115,352 |
| 2024 | $164,240 | $131,270 |