Petroleum Engineer Salary in Utah
Based on 280+ workers in Utah
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (UT)
$172,840
$83.096/hr
vs National Average
$133,391
+29.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$101K – $213K
280 employed in Utah
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in Utah
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,490 |
| 25th percentile | $122,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $172,840 |
| 75th percentile | $186,860 |
| 90th percentile | $212,590 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in Utah vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,280 |
| 2023 | $103,650 |
| 2024 | $166,580 |
| 2025 | $172,840 |
| Year | Utah Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,280 | $115,352 |
| 2023 | $103,650 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $166,580 | $131,270 |
| 2025 | $172,840 | $133,391 |