Petroleum Engineer Salary in California
Explore petroleum engineer salaries in California including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.
Median Salary in CA
$132,096
Monthly: $11,008
Biweekly: $5,081
Entry Level
$80,497
Monthly: $6,708
Biweekly: $3,096
Senior Level
$180,600
Monthly: $15,050
Biweekly: $6,946
Job Growth
15%
Projected 10-year growth
Salary Breakdown
| Pay Period | Entry Level | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $80,497 | $132,096 | $180,600 |
| Monthly | $6,708 | $11,008 | $15,050 |
| Biweekly | $3,096 | $5,081 | $6,946 |
| Weekly | $1,548 | $2,540 | $3,473 |
| Hourly | $39 | $64 | $87 |
CA vs National Comparison
National Median
$103,200
CA Median
$132,096
Difference
+$28,896
Multiplier
1.28x
About This Career
Design and develop oil and gas extraction and processing systems.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering; PE license recommended
Key Skills
Reservoir EngineeringDrillingProduction SystemsCost Analysis
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