Engineering Newark, DE Pop. 33,398

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Newark, Delaware

The median petroleum engineer salary in Newark, DE is $134,436 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 1.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$134,436
vs State Avg
+$1,318
vs National
+$2,636
Cost of Living
102%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Newark by Experience

In Newark, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $85,680, while experienced professionals earn up to $198,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$85,680
+$1,680 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$136,680
+$2,680 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$198,900
+$3,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Newark, DE

Percentile Newark
10th Percentile $81,600
25th Percentile $104,040
Median (50th) $134,436
75th Percentile $171,360
90th Percentile $206,040

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$138,390
Pop. 70,898
Bear, DE
$130,482
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$129,164
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$126,528
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Newark

Education

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