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Petroleum Engineers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh$134,210
- Philadelphia$117,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $134,210 | $130,230 | $101,880 | $98,878 | 95 |
| Philadelphia | $117,270 | $106,650 | $81,280 | $87,729 | 103 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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