Texas, TX · 2026
Petroleum Engineers Salary in Texas (2026)
Average across 13 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$146,052
per year
State Median
$133,372
per year
vs National Average
-2%
national avg: $148,590
25th %ile
$102,243
Entry
Average
$146,052
State avg
75th %ile
$173,967
Senior
Petroleum Engineers Salary by City in Texas
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $164,637 | +13% | +3.8% |
| Plano, TX | $154,830 | +6% | +4.1% |
| Dallas, TX | $152,156 | +4% | +3% |
| Arlington, TX | $151,264 | +4% | +2.5% |
| Irving, TX | $151,264 | +4% | +5.3% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $150,373 | +3% | +6.5% |
| Garland, TX | $147,698 | +1% | +6.4% |
| Houston, TX | $146,806 | +1% | +4.6% |
| San Antonio, TX | $142,349 | -3% | +5.2% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $137,891 | -6% | +5.5% |
| El Paso, TX | $134,325 | -8% | +2.1% |
| Lubbock, TX | $133,433 | -9% | +3.6% |
| Laredo, TX | $131,650 | -10% | +6.2% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Petroleum Engineers salaries stack up across Texas cities.