Engineering Waipahu, HI Pop. 38,216

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Waipahu, Hawaii

The median petroleum engineer salary in Waipahu, HI is $213,516 per year, which is 62.0% above the national median and 4.7% below the Hawaii state average.

City Median
$213,516
vs State Avg
$-10,544
vs National
+$81,716
Cost of Living
162%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Waipahu by Experience

In Waipahu, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $136,080, while experienced professionals earn up to $315,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 162% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$136,080
+$52,080 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$217,080
+$83,080 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$315,900
+$120,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Waipahu, HI

Percentile Waipahu
10th Percentile $129,600
25th Percentile $165,240
Median (50th) $213,516
75th Percentile $272,160
90th Percentile $327,240

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Other Hawaii Cities

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Waipahu

Education

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