Petroleum Engineers — Job Outlook

Employment of petroleum engineers is projected to grow +1.3% from 2024 to 2034. This is slower than the average for all occupations.

About 1,200 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $141,280 as of the latest data. About 18,970 people were employed in this role.