Engineering Rochester, NH Pop. 31,366

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Rochester, New Hampshire

The median petroleum engineer salary in Rochester, NH is $129,164 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 6.7% below the New Hampshire state average.

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

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Rochester by Experience

In Rochester, 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 Rochester, NH

Percentile Rochester
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 New Hampshire Cities

Nashua, NH
$144,980
Pop. 91,322
Manchester, NH
$139,708
Pop. 115,644
Dover, NH
$137,072
Pop. 32,741
Concord, NH
$134,436
Pop. 43,976

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Rochester

Education

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