There are currently an estimated 19,600 petroleum engineers in the United States. The petroleum engineer job market is expected to grow by 1.3% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are petroleum engineers?
CareerExplorer rates petroleum engineers with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 200 petroleum engineers.
What’s the supply of petroleum engineers?
The petroleum engineer industry is concentrated in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado
Petroleum Engineer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Petroleum Engineers |
|---|---|
| Texas | 9,140 |
| Oklahoma | 1,450 |
| Colorado | 1,390 |
| California | 1,060 |
| Louisiana | 710 |
| Pennsylvania | 600 |
| Michigan | 580 |
| West Virginia | 380 |
| Utah | 280 |
| Wyoming | 280 |
| Alaska | 280 |
| New Mexico | 260 |
| Ohio | 200 |
| Washington | 190 |
| Nebraska | 150 |
| North Dakota | 130 |
| Kansas | 110 |
| Tennessee | 70 |
| Alabama | 50 |
| Minnesota | 40 |
| Florida | 40 |