Engineering Bear, DE Pop. 21,000

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Bear, Delaware

The median petroleum engineer salary in Bear, DE is $130,482 per year, which is 1% below the national median and 2% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$130,482
vs State Avg
$-2,636
vs National
$-1,318
Cost of Living
99%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Bear by Experience

In Bear, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $83,160, while experienced professionals earn up to $193,050 per year. The local cost of living index is 99% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$83,160
$-840 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$132,660
$-1,340 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$193,050
$-1,950 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Bear, DE

Percentile Bear
10th Percentile $79,200
25th Percentile $100,980
Median (50th) $130,482
75th Percentile $166,320
90th Percentile $199,980

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$138,390
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$134,436
Pop. 33,398
Middletown, DE
$129,164
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$126,528
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Bear

Education

Most petroleum engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Bear and the surrounding Delaware 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 Bear may vary based on local industry and population growth.