Engineering Springfield, MA Pop. 155,929

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Springfield, Massachusetts

The median petroleum engineer salary in Springfield, MA is $129,164 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 27.4% below the Massachusetts state average.

City Median
$129,164
vs State Avg
$-48,766
vs National
$-2,636
Cost of Living
98%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Springfield by Experience

In Springfield, 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 Springfield, MA

Percentile Springfield
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 Massachusetts Cities

Cambridge, MA
$210,880
Pop. 118,403
Boston, MA
$200,336
Pop. 675,647
Worcester, MA
$144,980
Pop. 206,518
Lowell, MA
$138,390
Pop. 115,554

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Springfield

Education

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