Engineering Indianapolis, IN Pop. 887,642

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

The median petroleum engineer salary in Indianapolis, IN is $122,574 per year, which is 7% below the national median and 3.3% above the Indiana state average.

City Median
$122,574
vs State Avg
+$3,954
vs National
$-9,226
Cost of Living
93%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Indianapolis by Experience

In Indianapolis, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $78,120, while experienced professionals earn up to $181,350 per year. The local cost of living index is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$78,120
$-5,880 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$124,620
$-9,380 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$181,350
$-13,650 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Indianapolis, IN

Percentile Indianapolis
10th Percentile $74,400
25th Percentile $94,860
Median (50th) $122,574
75th Percentile $156,240
90th Percentile $187,860

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Other Indiana Cities

Carmel, IN
$138,390
Pop. 99,757
Fort Wayne, IN
$112,030
Pop. 263,886
Evansville, IN
$110,712
Pop. 117,429
South Bend, IN
$109,394
Pop. 103,453

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Indianapolis

Education

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