Texas, TX · 2026
Petroleum Engineers Salary in Texas (2026)
Average across 13 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$154,466
per year
State Median
$142,435
per year
vs National Average
-2%
national avg: $157,150
25th %ile
$104,455
Entry
Average
$154,466
State avg
75th %ile
$194,540
Senior
Petroleum Engineers Salary by City in Texas
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $174,122 | +13% | +2.8% |
| Plano, TX | $163,750 | +6% | +2.8% |
| Dallas, TX | $160,921 | +4% | +2.8% |
| Irving, TX | $159,978 | +4% | +2.8% |
| Arlington, TX | $159,978 | +4% | +2.8% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $159,035 | +3% | +2.8% |
| Garland, TX | $156,207 | +1% | +2.8% |
| Houston, TX | $155,264 | +1% | +2.8% |
| San Antonio, TX | $150,549 | -3% | +2.8% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $145,835 | -6% | +2.8% |
| El Paso, TX | $142,063 | -8% | +2.8% |
| Lubbock, TX | $141,120 | -9% | +2.8% |
| Laredo, TX | $139,234 | -10% | +2.8% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Petroleum Engineers salaries stack up across Texas cities.