Occupation Salary Profile

Petroleum Engineers

SOC Code: 17-2171

Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.

National Median (BLS)
$106,650
▲ +3.34% Nominal +0.08% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$139,700
▲ +1.16% Nominal ▼ -1.91% Real
Average Base Salary
$110,620
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
80
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Petroleum Engineers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $67,990
25th Percentile $80,750
National Median (50th Percentile) $106,650
75th Percentile $128,760
90th Percentile $165,490
P10: $67,990 P50 (Median): $106,650 P90: $165,490
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 91 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $139,700
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +1.16%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -1.91%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $98,072
25th Percentile $108,600
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $139,700
75th Percentile $171,000
90th Percentile $205,000
H-1B P10: $98,072 H-1B P50: $139,700 H-1B P90: $205,000
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Petroleum Engineers roles ($139,700) is +31% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($106,650).