FY 2025-2026 Data

Petroleum Engineers Salary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, CA

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

Median Annual Wage (L2)
$99,008

Most common H1B wage level

Entry Level (L1)
$63,898

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$30.72/hr$63,898
Level 2Qualified$47.6/hr$99,008
Level 3Experienced$64.49/hr$134,139
Level 4Fully Competent$81.37/hr$169,250

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