North Dakota Wages 17-2171.00 - Petroleum Engineers

In North Dakota:

  • Workers on average earn $132,120.
  • 10% of workers earn $82,530 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $170,040 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $144,910.
  • 10% of workers earn $81,440 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $253,200 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$81,440$106,270$144,910$197,920$253,200
North Dakota$82,530$98,510$132,120$158,280$170,040
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$82,530$108,870$134,780$158,280$170,040

In North Dakota:

  • Workers on average earn $63.52 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $39.68 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $81.75 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $69.67 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $39.16 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $121.73 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$39.16$51.09$69.67$95.16$121.73
North Dakota$39.68$47.36$63.52$76.10$81.75
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$39.68$52.34$64.80$76.10$81.75