Petroleum Engineer Salary in Texas
Based on 11K+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$153,200
$73.654/hr
vs National Average
$131,270
+16.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$84K – $232K
11K employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,750 |
| 25th percentile | $119,680 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $153,200 |
| 75th percentile | $202,550 |
| 90th percentile | $232,340 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,220 |
| 2023 | $147,840 |
| 2024 | $153,200 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,220 | $115,352 |
| 2023 | $147,840 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $153,200 | $131,270 |