The median annual wage for Petroleum Engineers in Pittsburgh, PA is $98,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $116,720.
Pay spans roughly $66,040 at the 10th percentile to $167,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.50 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as petroleum engineers in Pittsburgh, PA.
| Median (annual) | $98,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $116,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.50 |
| 10th percentile | $66,040 |
| 90th percentile | $167,220 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.