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Petroleum Engineers Salary in West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$122,770
-24.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$59.02
 
10th Percentile
$79,860
Entry level
90th Percentile
$220,130
Senior level
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Salary Range

Petroleum Engineers in West Virginia earn between $79,860 and $220,130, with a mean of $122,770. The national average for this role is $161,466.

$122,770 mean
10th Percentile$79,86090th Percentile$220,130

How West Virginia Compares

LocationMean Salary
West Virginia$122,770
National Average$161,466
Alaska$199,700
Texas$171,580
Colorado$170,270
Utah$169,810
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. West Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.