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Petroleum Engineers average salary by city in Alaska
- Anchorage$203,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $203,250 | $212,240 | $174,050 | $151,321 | 105 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Petroleum Engineers salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2171.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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