Petroleum Engineers H1B Salary Data
SOC 17-2171.00· Last updated from DOL OFLC Disclosure Data · FY2026
The median H1B base salary for Petroleum Engineers is $135,000, based on 539 disclosure filings to the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2026) · About
Median H1B Wage
$135,000
Total H1B Filings
539
Wage Range
$51,750 – $520,000
Prevailing Wage Premium
+13.5% above
Filings at prevailing wage
10%
Share of H-1B filings offering exactly the DOL prevailing wage.
H-1B Wage Distribution
- P25 $107,000
- P50 (median) $135,000
- P75 $171,410
- P90 $216,315
Counts are H-1B disclosure filings (LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires). The median (P50) equals the headline median, $135,000.
H-1B Prevailing-Wage Level Mix
- Level I (entry)36.9%(204)
- Level II26.6%(147)
- Level III11.2%(62)
- Level IV (expert)18.8%(104)
- Unknown6.5%(36)
OEWS prevailing-wage levels claimed on the filings (Level I entry → Level IV expert); filing-level counts. Wage level affects lottery odds →
FY2027 Lottery Entry Weighting
Under the FY2027 weighted H-1B selection, a cap-subject registration earns pool entries equal to its OEWS wage level — Level IV gets 4×the entries of Level I. More entries mean proportionally better odds, but the actual odds also depend on the national applicant pool, which is unknown until the draw runs — so this card shows the entry weighting, not a chance of being selected.
2.13 entries
Average lottery entries per registration for this role and area under FY2027 weighting (1 = entry-level, 4 = highest).
- Level I (entry)1×39.5% of filings (204)
- Level II2×28.4% of filings (147)
- Level III3×12.0% of filings (62)
- Level IV (expert)4×20.1% of filings (104)
32.1% of level-tagged filings here are Level III–IV (3–4 entries each). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit no matter how many employers register them, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Rules as of July 25, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
FY2027 DHS weighted selection · OEWS wage levels · entry weighting only, not a guarantee of selection.
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P10 $86,967 · P50 $135,000 · P90 $216,315
LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires.
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H-1B Year-Over-Year Trend
- FY2021 126 filings · $123,838
- FY2022 120 filings · $142,459
- FY2024 100 filings · $123,400
- FY2025 102 filings · $143,275
Bars are LCA filing-level counts per fiscal year (not distinct cases; they don’t sum to the headline total). The latest FY is a partial year — shown hatched/faded with a dashed median line, not a completed trend point. Earlier years may be affected by SOC occupation-code revisions, so volumes aren’t strictly comparable across the full range.
Top H1B Employers
| # | Employer | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | chevron | 50 |
| 2 | occidental petroleum | 28 |
| 3 | eog resources | 24 |
| 4 | schlumberger | 21 |
| 5 | shell exploration and production | 14 |
Petroleum Engineers — H-1B salary summary (FY2021–2026)
As of FY2026, Petroleum Engineers (SOC 17-2171.00) has 539 H-1B LCA filings on record with a median annual wage of $135,000, representing a 13.5% premium above the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation. The top employers were chevron, occidental petroleum, and eog resources. Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC Disclosure Data, aggregated and analyzed by VisaSalaries Research. https://visasalaries.com/about
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median H1B salary for Petroleum Engineers?
The median H1B base salary for Petroleum Engineers is $135,000, based on 539 labor condition application (LCA) filings disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
How many H1B applications are filed for Petroleum Engineers roles?
There are 539 H1B LCA filings on record for SOC occupation Petroleum Engineers (17-2171.00) with the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
What is the H1B salary range for Petroleum Engineers?
Disclosed H1B annual wages for Petroleum Engineers range from $51,750 to $520,000, based on DOL OFLC filings through FY2026.
How do Petroleum Engineers H1B wages compare to the prevailing wage?
The median H1B wage for Petroleum Engineers is 13.5% above the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for this SOC occupation.
Which employers file the most H1B applications for Petroleum Engineers?
The top H1B sponsors for Petroleum Engineers are chevron, occidental petroleum, eog resources, schlumberger, and shell exploration and production. Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data.
What SOC code is Petroleum Engineers?
Petroleum Engineers is classified under SOC code 17-2171.00 in the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system.
Where does this Petroleum Engineers H1B salary data come from?
All figures are aggregated from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure filings (H-1B LCA records) by VisaSalaries and updated quarterly. See our data overview at https://visasalaries.com/about for details.