Petroleum Engineers Salary in Oklahoma

Petroleum engineers in Oklahoma earn the most in Oklahoma City (average $177,150 a year) and the least in Tulsa ($139,140), across the 2 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the petroleum engineers average at $155,900 and the median at $153,020 for 1,450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $157,150.

Petroleum Engineers average salary by city in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City$177,150
Tulsa$139,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oklahoma City	$177,150	$176,200	$135,710	$124,922	90
Tulsa	$139,140	$130,750	$105,370	$100,652	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Petroleum Engineers salary in other states

Petroleum Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

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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