Petroleum Engineers in Colorado
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Colorado | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $167,540 | $141,280 | +18.6% vs US |
| State Rank | #2 of 23 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 1,140 jobs | 18,970 jobs | 6.0% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $84,730 | $40.73 |
| 25th Percentile | $101,030 | $48.57 |
| Median | $167,540 | $80.55 |
| 75th Percentile | $209,650 | $100.79 |
| 90th Percentile | — | — |
