Petroleum Engineering

Series 0881 · Engineering and Architecture Group

Total Employees

297

Average Salary

$137,511

Top Agency

Department of the Interior

289 employees

Top State

Louisiana

147 employees

Top Agencies

Age Distribution

Education Breakdown

Top States

Louisiana

147

Colorado

23

Texas

23

Wyoming

17

California

17

New Mexico

13

Utah

8

Alaska

8

Virginia

8

Montana

7

Salary by Pay Plan & Grade

Federal employees are paid under various pay plans. GS (General Schedule) is the most common, covering most white-collar positions. Other plans include VA medical, Senior Executive Service, DoD acquisition, and agency-specific scales.

Grade & Pay PlanEmployeesAvg Salary
GS-13General Schedule, Grade 13
115$140,318
GS-12General Schedule, Grade 12
74$112,027
GS-14General Schedule, Grade 14
62$167,764
GS-15General Schedule, Grade 15
17$193,558
GS-11General Schedule, Grade 11
13$86,500
GS-09General Schedule, Grade 09
10$72,234
GS-07General Schedule, Grade 07
3$57,617
SK-14Skilled Trades, Grade 14
2$247,580
EJ-05Expert/Consultant (Senior), Grade 05
1$207,500