10. Petroleum Engineer
$130,050
Believe it or not, petroleum engineers are among highest paid engineers in the world. In order to become one, you must obtain a Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, and you will need to have an excellent performance in chemistry, physics, and other natural sciences subjects. On this job, you will have a lot of work both in a field and in a lab. The main job of petroleum engineers is designing and developing various functional methods for gas and oil extraction below the Earth, and although they mostly work in offices and labs, they must spend most of their time overseas on offshore platforms, which may be a little bit demanding. Besides the average salary provided, it is important to note that a petroleum engineer in Norway may earn up to $228,500.
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