North Carolina, NC · 2026
Petroleum Engineers Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$143,537
per year
State Median
$131,076
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $148,590
25th %ile
$100,483
Entry
Average
$143,537
State avg
75th %ile
$170,972
Senior
Petroleum Engineers Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $151,264 | +5% | +2.9% |
| Durham, NC | $147,698 | +3% | +6.2% |
| Charlotte, NC | $146,806 | +2% | +2.4% |
| Greensboro, NC | $140,566 | -2% | +4.7% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $137,891 | -4% | +5% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $136,999 | -5% | +4.2% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Petroleum Engineers salaries stack up across North Carolina cities.