western hemisphere. n (often capitals). 1. (Physical Geography) that half of the globe containing the Americas, lying to the west of the Greenwich or another meridian. 2. (Physical Geography) the lands contained in this, esp the Americas.
Most generous salaries are offered by BHP Billiton, where the average salary for petroleum engineers is $163K per year, followed by Anadarko Petroleum Corp with salaries around 158K, and Schlumberger with paychecks of $138K.
Pay Difference by Location. With a pay rate for Petroleum Engineers that is 26 percent greater than the national average, Fort Worth offers a comfortable salary for those in this profession.Petroleum Engineers will also find cushy salaries in Anchorage (+15 percent), Bakersfield (+12 percent), Houston (+10 percent), and Dallas (+6 percent).ith a pay rate for Petroleum Engineers that is 26 percent greater than the national average, Fort Worth offers a comfortable salary for those in this profession.