Home / Compare / Petroleum Engineers vs. Civil Engineers Salary comparison Petroleum Engineers vs. Civil Engineers: Salary Comparison (2026) Petroleum Engineerss earn a median salary of $141,280/year, while Civil Engineerss earn $99,590/year - a difference of $41,690. Petroleum Engineerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Petroleum Engineers
Civil Engineers
Median salary
$141,280
$99,590
Hourly rate
$67.92/hr
$47.88/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$78,840
$65,920
Senior level (90th %)
$228,790
$160,990
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
18,970
355,410
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Engineering
Engineering
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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