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Petroleum Engineers Salary Information
Petroleum Engineers create methods to improve oil and natural gas extraction from the earth. They oversee drilling and offer technical advice.
| Area | Average | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U S |
$76.15 | $38.50 | $51.98 | $66.90 | $93.95 | >$100 |
Minnesota |
$64.57 | $32.82 | $38.31 | $57.76 | $78.57 | >$100 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$58.13 | $19.83 | $53.15 | $58.48 | $63.80 | $72.41 |
10th percentile is the point at which 10% of people make less and 90% make more.
25th percentile is the point at which 25% of people make less and 75% make more.
Median is the point at which 50% of people in the occupation make less and 50% make more.
75th percentile is the point at which 75% of people make less and 25% make more.
90th percentile is the point at which 90% of people make less and 10% make more.