Job title
Reservoir Engineer H-1B Salaries
190 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $125k.
Median base
$125k
Middle 50%
$104k–$142k
Filings
190
Top sponsor
BP America
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 1 | $144k |
| FY2025 | 10 | $140k |
| FY2024 | 5 | $150k |
| FY2023 | 6 | $115k |
| FY2022 | 7 | $107k |
| FY2021 | 15 | $138k |
| FY2020 | 27 | $125k |
| FY2019 | 29 | $119k |
| FY2018 | 24 | $120k |
| FY2017 | 32 | $115k |
| FY2016 | 34 | $118k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Reservoir Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Reservoir Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Reservoir Engineer is $125k (FY2026), from 190 filings. The middle 50% earn between $104k and $142k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Reservoir Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Reservoir Engineer are BP America, Petrotel, Shell Exploration and Production.
- Where are most H-1B Reservoir Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Reservoir Engineer roles are Houston, TX, Plano, TX, Spring, TX.
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