The median annual wage for Petroleum Engineers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is $168,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $177,460.
At the median that is about $81.13 per hour. An estimated 790 people work as petroleum engineers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO.
| Median (annual) | $168,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $177,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $81.13 |
| 10th percentile | $89,990 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 790 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.