SOC 17-2171 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Petroleum Engineers — Kansas
Kansas · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Kansas is $115,640 a year, trailing the national median of $144,910 by 20.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Kansas is $115,640 a year, trailing the national median of $144,910 by 20.2%. Half of workers earn between $92,650 and $127,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $65,510 and the ninetieth at $195,300.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 16 states with published data for this occupation, Kansas ranks 10th by median wage. Wichita leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $111,590. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 48th of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,510 | −54.8% |
| 25th | $92,650 | −36.1% |
| Median (50th) | $115,640 | −20.2% |
| 75th | $127,820 | −11.8% |
| 90th | $195,300 | +34.8% |
| Mean | $128,430 | −11.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wichita | $111,590 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $115,640 goes as far as $128,346 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$115,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$128,346US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $115,640 a year, 20.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,510 to $195,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 16 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wichita, at $111,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Petroleum Engineers in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $115,640, or $55.60 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 Kansas is 20.2% 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 Kansas earns more than $195,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,510 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 Wichita, at $111,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Kansas. 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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