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Petroleum Engineers (17-2171) in Connecticut
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Petroleum Engineers (17-2171)
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $0.00$98672.15 -$98672.15
2022$0.00NaN$95020.00+3.8%-$95019.99
2021$0.00NaN$90791.19+4.7%-$90791.19
2020$0.00NaN$88420.50+2.7%-$88420.49
2019$0.00NaN$86626.46+2.1%-$86626.45
2018$0.00NaN$84640.20+2.3%-$84640.20
2017$0.00NaN$82846.16+2.2%-$82846.16
2016$0.00NaN$81116.20+2.1%-$81116.19
2015$0.00NaN$79578.45+1.9%-$79578.44
2014$0.00NaN$77976.63+2.1%-$77976.62
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $0.00 $53559.73 -$53559.73
2022$0.00NaN$51780.00+3.4%-$51780.00
2021$0.00NaN$48992.88+5.7%-$48992.88
2020$0.00NaN$47313.89+3.5%-$47313.89
2019$0.00NaN$45970.70+2.9%-$45970.70
2018$0.00NaN$44627.51+3.0%-$44627.51
2017$0.00NaN$43351.48+2.9%-$43351.48
2016$0.00NaN$42344.09+2.4%-$42344.08
2015$0.00NaN$41269.53+2.6%-$41269.53
2014$0.00NaN$40396.46+2.2%-$40396.46