Engineering Middletown, DE Pop. 22,350

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Middletown, Delaware

The median petroleum engineer salary in Middletown, DE is $129,164 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 3% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$129,164
vs State Avg
$-3,954
vs National
$-2,636
Cost of Living
98%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Middletown by Experience

In Middletown, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $82,320, while experienced professionals earn up to $191,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$82,320
$-1,680 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$131,320
$-2,680 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$191,100
$-3,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Middletown, DE

Percentile Middletown
10th Percentile $78,400
25th Percentile $99,960
Median (50th) $129,164
75th Percentile $164,640
90th Percentile $197,960

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$138,390
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$134,436
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$130,482
Pop. 21,000
Dover, DE
$126,528
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Middletown

Education

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