Engineering Montgomery, AL Pop. 200,603

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Montgomery, Alabama

The median petroleum engineer salary in Montgomery, AL is $113,348 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 1.1% below the Alabama state average.

City Median
$113,348
vs State Avg
$-1,318
vs National
$-18,452
Cost of Living
86%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Montgomery by Experience

In Montgomery, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $72,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $167,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$72,240
$-11,760 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$115,240
$-18,760 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$167,700
$-27,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Montgomery, AL

Percentile Montgomery
10th Percentile $68,800
25th Percentile $87,720
Median (50th) $113,348
75th Percentile $144,480
90th Percentile $173,720

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$121,256
Pop. 216,963
Birmingham, AL
$118,620
Pop. 197,575
Tuscaloosa, AL
$115,984
Pop. 101,129
Mobile, AL
$112,030
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Montgomery

Education

Most petroleum engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Montgomery and the surrounding Alabama area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Reservoir EngineeringDrillingGeologySimulation SoftwareProject ManagementData Analysis

Job Outlook

Nationally, petroleum engineer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Montgomery may vary based on local industry and population growth.