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$159K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+1%
Job Growth
20K+
Total Jobs
Develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below earth. Devise ways to improve extraction and production, determine where new or modified tool designs are needed, oversee drilling, and offer technical advice.
$90K
Starting
$159K
Average
$229K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering
Typically 4 years
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Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Engineering
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+1%
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Pay range
$90K–$229K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+1%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
20K
in 2024
Little or no change
Demand expected to remain steady. Projected to grow from 20K to 20K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Direct match. Median $141,280 — highest among engineering specialties. 1% growth.