Petroleum Engineers
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Calculated automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.
More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.
User poll
Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 30% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Petroleum Engineers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
Sentiment
The following graph is included wherever there is a substantial amount of votes to render meaningful data. These visual representations display user poll results over time, providing a significant indication of sentiment trends.
Sentiment over time (yearly)
Growth
The number of 'Petroleum Engineers' job openings is expected to rise 2.4% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Petroleum Engineers' was $135,690, or $65 per hour
'Petroleum Engineers' were paid 182.3% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 20,390 people employed as 'Petroleum Engineers' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 7 thousand people are employed as 'Petroleum Engineers'.
Job description
Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.
SOC Code: 17-2171.00
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