Petroleum Engineer Salary in Texas
Based on 9K+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$164,860
$79.26/hr
vs National Average
$133,391
+23.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$90K – $284K
9K employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $89,990 |
| 25th percentile | $123,450 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $164,860 |
| 75th percentile | $220,330 |
| 90th percentile | $283,500 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,220 |
| 2023 | $147,840 |
| 2024 | $153,200 |
| 2025 | $164,860 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,220 | $115,352 |
| 2023 | $147,840 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $153,200 | $131,270 |
| 2025 | $164,860 | $133,391 |