Petroleum Engineer Salary in Washington
Based on 190+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$134,800
$64.808/hr
vs National Average
$133,391
+1.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$108K – $184K
190 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $107,690 |
| 25th percentile | $129,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $134,800 |
| 75th percentile | $176,740 |
| 90th percentile | $184,360 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,600 |
| 2024 | $129,660 |
| 2025 | $134,800 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,600 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $129,660 | $131,270 |
| 2025 | $134,800 | $133,391 |