Highest-Paying Energy Jobs (2026)
All 20 energy careers we track, ranked by median salary. The highest-paying energy job is Oil & Gas Operations Manager at $148,000/year (top earners: $248,000+).
| # | Job title | Median | Top 10% | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $148,000 | $248,000 | +2% |
| 2 | Petroleum Engineer | $145,000 | $240,000 | +1.5% |
| 3 | Reservoir Engineer | $145,000 | $225,000 | +1.5% |
| 4 | Drilling Engineer | $130,000 | $205,000 | +1% |
| 5 | Energy Trader | $125,000 | $300,000 | +4% |
| 6 | Nuclear Engineer | $125,000 | $198,000 | +2.2% |
| 7 | Petrochemical Engineer | $125,000 | $205,000 | +2.5% |
| 8 | Pipeline Engineer | $115,000 | $180,000 | +1.5% |
| 9 | HSE Manager (Health, Safety & Environment) | $112,000 | $170,000 | +3.5% |
| 10 | Power Systems / Grid Engineer | $110,000 | $170,000 | +4% |
| 11 | Wind Energy Project Manager | $108,000 | $168,000 | +7% |
| 12 | Energy Engineer | $105,000 | $175,000 | +6.5% |
| 13 | Solar Energy Project Manager | $105,000 | $165,000 | +6% |
| 14 | Renewable Energy Engineer | $98,000 | $155,000 | +8% |
| 15 | Power Plant Operator | $97,000 | $138,000 | +0.5% |
| 16 | Electrical Power-Line Installer | $88,000 | $130,000 | +3% |
| 17 | Energy Analyst | $85,000 | $145,000 | +6% |
| 18 | Energy Efficiency Consultant | $82,000 | $130,000 | +5% |
| 19 | Wind Turbine Technician | $60,000 | $98,000 | +45% |
| 20 | Solar Installer | $52,000 | $88,000 | +22% |
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