Petroleum Engineers in Louisiana

Local pay for petroleum engineers in Louisiana, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 17-2171

$139,640

median pay, Louisiana

710

employed in Louisiana

-3.6%

vs U.S. median

+1.3%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What petroleum engineers earn in Louisiana

Louisiana · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of petroleum engineers in Louisiana earn between $89,880 and $178,810 a year; the U.S. median is $144,910.

$43,440

P10

$89,880

P25

$139,640

MEDIAN

$178,810

P75

$221,800

P90

Pay by metro in Louisiana

$148,390

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