Petroleum Engineer Salary in Washington
Based on 170+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$129,660
$62.337/hr
vs National Average
$131,270
-1.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$104K – $199K
170 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $104,210 |
| 25th percentile | $122,350 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $129,660 |
| 75th percentile | $170,870 |
| 90th percentile | $198,850 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,600 |
| 2024 | $129,660 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,600 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $129,660 | $131,270 |