Engineering Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median petroleum engineer salary in Shreveport, LA is $112,030 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 6.6% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$112,030
vs State Avg
$-7,908
vs National
$-19,770
Cost of Living
85%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $71,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $165,750 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$71,400
$-12,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$113,900
$-20,100 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$165,750
$-29,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Shreveport, LA

Percentile Shreveport
10th Percentile $68,000
25th Percentile $86,700
Median (50th) $112,030
75th Percentile $142,800
90th Percentile $171,700

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$129,164
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$121,256
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$115,984
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$113,348
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Shreveport

Education

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