Engineering New Orleans, LA Pop. 383,997

Petroleum Engineer Salary in New Orleans, Louisiana

The median petroleum engineer salary in New Orleans, LA is $129,164 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 7.7% above the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$129,164
vs State Avg
+$9,226
vs National
$-2,636
Cost of Living
98%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in New Orleans by Experience

In New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, LA

Percentile New Orleans
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 Louisiana Cities

Baton Rouge, LA
$121,256
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$115,984
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$113,348
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$112,030
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in New Orleans

Education

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