Petroleum Engineers Salary in California
Ranked #7 of 16 · CA
5.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $147,940 ≈ $71/hr
Median annual salary $143,590
Employment 1,060
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $61,780P25 $126,500 Median $143,590P75 $171,980P90 $207,370
About 80% of petroleum engineerss in California earn between $61,780 and $207,370. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean petroleum engineers salary in California is $147,940, about 5.9% below the U.S. average ($157,150). That works out to roughly $71/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $167,000 | $161,650 | 330 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $166,570 | $168,400 | 70 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $161,050 | $162,800 | 40 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $147,440 | $137,320 | 160 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $143,590 | $150,800 | — |