Petroleum Engineers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • California
Petroleum Engineers in California earn a median salary of $142,684 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +1% vs the national median of $141,280. An estimated 970 petroleum engineers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $97,610 to $163,310 depending on location.
$142,684
Avg median salary in California
$163,310
Highest paying metro
$97,610
Lowest paying metro
970
Employed in California
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Petroleum Engineers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $163,310 | $137,030 | $172,290 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $161,320 | $126,990 | $166,550 | 300 |
| Oxnard, CA | $151,240 | $83,510 | $181,950 | 50 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $139,940 | $78,660 | $169,280 | 280 |
| San Francisco, CA | $97,610 | $97,600 | $203,320 | 280 |