Petroleum Engineers Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$147,780
National Median
$141,280
Employment
1,190
Entry Level (10th)
$78,510
Top Earners (90th)
$219,170
How California Compares
California pays $6,500 more than the national median for petroleum engineerss.
There are 0.066 petroleum engineers jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.53).
Other States for Petroleum Engineers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $200,750 | 310 |
| Colorado | $167,540 | 1,140 |
| Utah | $166,580 | 380 |
| Tennessee | $164,240 | 50 |
| Texas | $153,200 | 10,640 |
| Wyoming | $152,770 | 320 |
| Oklahoma | $142,470 | 1,290 |
| New Jersey | $140,800 | 30 |
| Louisiana | $134,630 | 920 |
| Michigan | $131,250 | 80 |
| North Dakota | $130,090 | 190 |
| Washington | $129,660 | 170 |
| Minnesota | $128,580 | 60 |
| Kansas | $118,020 | 160 |
| New Mexico | $118,010 | 390 |
| Ohio | $108,070 | 170 |
| Nebraska | $107,250 | 70 |
| West Virginia | $102,900 | 160 |
| Arkansas | $102,110 | 30 |
| New York | $95,210 | 40 |