FY 2025-2026 Data

Petroleum Engineers Salary in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, TX

Official H1B prevailing wage data for Petroleum Engineers (SOC 17-2171) in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan area.

Median Annual Wage (L2)
$133,099

Most common H1B wage level

Entry Level (L1)
$103,022

For junior positions

Location Tier
Tier 1

Top Metropolis

Detailed Wage Levels
Breakdown of hourly and annual prevailing wages for all experience levels.
LevelExperienceHourly RateAnnual Salary
Level 1Entry Level$49.53/hr$103,022
Level 2Qualified$63.99/hr$133,099
Level 3Experienced$78.45/hr$163,176
Level 4Fully Competent$92.91/hr$193,253

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