SOC 17-2171 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Petroleum Engineers — Greeley
Greeley, CO · 2 metro areas compared
In Greeley, CO the median wage is $132,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Greeley, CO the median wage is $132,240. That is 8.7% lower than the national median of $144,910. Pay ranges from under $82,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $237,270 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $93,670 to $197,290.
Employment stands at 300, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $174,580. Of the 364 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 22nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,030 | −43.4% |
| 25th | $93,670 | −35.4% |
| Median (50th) | $132,240 | −8.7% |
| 75th | $197,290 | +36.1% |
| 90th | $237,270 | +63.7% |
| Mean | $145,690 | +0.5% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $174,580 | 900 | |
| 2 | Grand Junction | $161,940 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greeley run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $132,240 buys what $128,264 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$132,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$128,264US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $132,240 a year, 8.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $82,030 to $237,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $174,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Petroleum Engineers in Greeley, CO?
The median annual wage is $132,240, or $63.58 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $144,910, so pay in Greeley, CO is 8.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Greeley, CO earns more than $237,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $82,030 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Denver, at $174,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Greeley, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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