New York, NY · 2026
Petroleum Engineers Salary in New York (2026)
Average across 4 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$178,233
per year
State Median
$162,760
per year
vs National Average
+20%
national avg: $148,590
25th %ile
$124,772
Entry
Average
$178,233
State avg
75th %ile
$212,299
Senior
Petroleum Engineers Salary by City in New York
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $226,153 | +27% | +3.2% |
| Yonkers, NY | $203,865 | +14% | +3.1% |
| Buffalo, NY | $142,349 | -20% | +3.7% |
| Rochester, NY | $140,566 | -21% | +2.9% |
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See how Petroleum Engineers salaries stack up across New York cities.