Petroleum Engineers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $163,310 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $78.51
10th percentile $130,500
90th percentile $191,360
Employed locally 60
National median $141,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $130,500
    25th
    $137,030
    50th (median)
    $163,310
    75th
    $172,290
    90th
    $191,360

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Engineers salary vs area income 174% Median Petroleum Engineers salary is 74% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $161,320
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $151,240
    California $147,780
    Casper, WY $141,000
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $139,940
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $114,460

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Engineers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Engineers in Sacramento, CA is $78.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.59 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Petroleum Engineers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Sacramento, CA is 15.6% above 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Petroleum Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $130,500 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $137,030.