North Carolina, NC · 2026
Petroleum Engineers Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$151,807
per year
State Median
$139,983
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $157,150
25th %ile
$102,656
Entry
Average
$151,807
State avg
75th %ile
$191,190
Senior
Petroleum Engineers Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $159,978 | +5% | +2.8% |
| Durham, NC | $156,207 | +3% | +2.8% |
| Charlotte, NC | $155,264 | +2% | +2.8% |
| Greensboro, NC | $148,663 | -2% | +2.8% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $145,835 | -4% | +2.8% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $144,892 | -5% | +2.8% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Petroleum Engineers salaries stack up across North Carolina cities.