FY 2025-2026 Data

Petroleum Engineers Salary in Charleston-North Charleston, SC, SC

Official H1B prevailing wage data for Petroleum Engineers (SOC 17-2171) in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan area.

Median Annual Wage (L2)
$121,326

Most common H1B wage level

Entry Level (L1)
$89,419

For junior positions

Location Tier
Tier 3

Standard Metro Area

Detailed Wage Levels
Breakdown of hourly and annual prevailing wages for all experience levels.
LevelExperienceHourly RateAnnual Salary
Level 1Entry Level$42.99/hr$89,419
Level 2Qualified$58.33/hr$121,326
Level 3Experienced$73.67/hr$153,234
Level 4Fully Competent$89.01/hr$185,141

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