Job title
Petroleum Engineer H-1B Salaries
187 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $115k.
Median base
$115k
Middle 50%
$98k–$136k
Filings
187
Top sponsor
Chevron
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 12 | $129k |
| FY2024 | 11 | $115k |
| FY2023 | 8 | $110k |
| FY2022 | 12 | $107k |
| FY2021 | 15 | $107k |
| FY2020 | 19 | $120k |
| FY2019 | 34 | $121k |
| FY2018 | 24 | $125k |
| FY2017 | 20 | $104k |
| FY2016 | 32 | $114k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Petroleum Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Petroleum Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Petroleum Engineer is $115k (FY2025), from 187 filings. The middle 50% earn between $98k and $136k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Petroleum Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Petroleum Engineer are Chevron, Tally Personnel, Turbo Drill Industries.
- Where are most H-1B Petroleum Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Petroleum Engineer roles are Houston, TX, Midland, TX, The Woodlands, TX.
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