Petroleum Engineers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $97,610 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.93
10th percentile $97,600
90th percentile —
Employed locally 280
National median $141,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,600
    25th
    $97,600
    50th (median)
    $97,610
    75th
    $203,320

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Petroleum Engineers salary vs area income 73% Median Petroleum Engineers salary is 27% below 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $139,940

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$126,560
    Computer Hardware Engineers$172,920
    Engineers, All Other$156,140
    Mechanical Engineers$145,640
    Industrial Engineers$133,790
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$125,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Petroleum Engineers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Petroleum Engineers in San Francisco, CA is $46.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.79 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Petroleum Engineers salaries?

    The median Petroleum Engineers salary in San Francisco, CA is 30.9% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Petroleum Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $97,600 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,600.