The median pay for a petroleum engineers in New York is $95,210/year ($45.77/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $74K at the entry level to $223K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New York. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Petroleum Engineers salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $74,070, 25th percentile $74,070, median $95,210, 75th percentile $203,560, 90th percentile $223,320. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level petroleum engineers (10th percentile) start around $74K. Mid-career wages sit at $95K. Top earners bring in $223K or more, a $149K spread from bottom to top.
How much do petroleum engineers make in New York?▼
The median is $95,210 a year, that works out to about $46 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $74,070, and experienced petroleum engineers can clear $223,320. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $95K enough to live in New York?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,892/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 32.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a petroleum engineers salary go in New York?▼
New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median petroleum engineers salary is worth about $96,945 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do petroleum engineers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
