FY 2025-2026 Data

Petroleum Engineers Salary in Bakersfield-Delano, CA, CA

Official H1B prevailing wage data for Petroleum Engineers (SOC 17-2171) in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan area.

Median Annual Wage (L2)

$97,302

Most common H1B wage level

Entry Level (L1)

$62,046

For junior positions

Location Tier

Tier 3

Standard Metro Area

Detailed Wage Levels

Breakdown of hourly and annual prevailing wages for all experience levels.

Level	Experience	Hourly Rate	Annual Salary
Level 1	Entry Level	$29.83/hr	$62,046
Level 2	Qualified	$46.78/hr	$97,302
Level 3	Experienced	$63.72/hr	$132,538
Level 4	Fully Competent	$80.67/hr	$167,794

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