8. United Kingdom
A petroleum engineer earns $163.000
The starting salary is between $40.000 and $50.000. Petroleum engineers with a Ph.D. and higher education, have higher salaries. It is possible to earn $1.500 per day, as a freelance engineer. Working hours are usually between 9 am and 5 pm, but most firms require extra hours.
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