Petroleum Engineers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $139,940 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $67.28
10th percentile $50,670
90th percentile $208,070
Employed locally 280
National median $141,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,670
    25th
    $78,660
    50th (median)
    $139,940
    75th
    $169,280
    90th
    $208,070

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Engineers salary vs area income 207% Median Petroleum Engineers salary is 107% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Petroleum Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $205,380
    Alaska $200,750
    Amarillo, TX $199,990
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $184,250
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $178,010
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $174,440

    Nearby metros — Petroleum Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $163,310
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $161,320
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $151,240
    California $147,780
    Casper, WY $141,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $114,460

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,160
    Aerospace Engineers $127,900
    Engineers, All Other $142,400
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $124,910
    Mechanical Engineers $116,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $98,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Engineers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Engineers in Bakersfield, CA is $67.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.00 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Petroleum Engineers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.9% below the national median of $141,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Petroleum Engineers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Petroleum Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $50,670 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,660.