Best Paying Industries for Petroleum Engineers
$141,280
National Median Salary
30
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $197,580 | +39.8% | — |
| 2 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | $197,570 | +39.8% | — |
| 3 | Chemical Manufacturing | $182,420 | +29.1% | 80 |
| 4 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $182,420 | +29.1% | 80 |
| 5 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $181,100 | +28.2% | 140 |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $181,100 | +28.2% | 140 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $170,090 | +20.4% | 2,220 |
| 8 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $164,960 | +16.8% | 5,830 |
| 9 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $162,120 | +14.8% | — |
| 10 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $159,320 | +12.8% | 1,460 |
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