Petroleum Engineers in California
SOC 17-2171 · Architecture and Engineering
1,060Jobs in California
$147,940Mean annual wage
7th of 16Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,780 | $29.70 |
| 25th percentile | $126,500 | $60.82 |
| Median (50th) | $143,590 | $69.03 |
| 75th percentile | $171,980 | $82.68 |
| 90th percentile | $207,370 | $99.70 |
| Mean | $147,940 | $71.13 |
Across 16 states with a published mean, the highest are Alaska ($199,700), Texas ($171,580), Colorado ($170,270); the lowest are New Mexico ($110,040), Montana ($111,330), Ohio ($111,350). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,060 | $147,940 | $143,590 |
| Arizona | — | — | — |
| Nevada | — | — | — |
| Oregon | — | — | — |