Petroleum Engineers
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.
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Growth
The number of 'Petroleum Engineers' job openings is expected to rise 8.3% by 2031
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Petroleum Engineers' was $131,800, or $63.36 per hour
'Petroleum Engineers' were paid 184.6% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
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Volume
As of 2022 there were 20,540 people employed as Petroleum Engineers within the United States.
This represents around 0.014% 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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