Engineering Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median petroleum engineer salary in Aurora, IL is $125,210 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$125,210
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-6,590
Cost of Living
95%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $79,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $185,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$79,800
$-4,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$127,300
$-6,700 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$185,250
$-9,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $76,000
25th Percentile $96,900
Median (50th) $125,210
75th Percentile $159,600
90th Percentile $191,900

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$142,344
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$141,026
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$112,030
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$108,076
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Aurora

Education

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