Oil and Gas Extraction, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Oil and Gas Extraction (NAICS 2111) filed 1,254 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $144K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Oil and Gas Extraction
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chevron Corporation | 138 | $181K |
| BP America Inc. | 137 | $114K |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | 125 | $137K |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | 109 | $150K |
| Venture Global LNG, Inc. | 84 | $225K |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | 60 | $146K |
| Woodside Energy USA Services Inc. | 44 | $247K |
| ChampionX Resources, Inc. | 41 | $126K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 2111, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Oil and Gas Extraction
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level IV (Expert). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 183 | 15.2% | $105K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 308 | 25.6% | $130K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 183 | 15.2% | $148K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 527 | 43.9% | $174K | 4× |
Across 1,201 filings in this industry with a reported wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Most Common Roles in Oil and Gas Extraction
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineers | 175 | $150K |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 122 | $152K |
| Software Developers | 122 | $135K |
| Chemical Engineers | 106 | $135K |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 56 | $248K |
| Data Scientists | 48 | $125K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 47 | $134K |
| Mechanical Engineers | 42 | $151K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Oil and Gas Extraction H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 941 | $143K |
| California | 58 | $164K |
| Oklahoma | 47 | $111K |
| Virginia | 33 | $190K |
| Colorado | 29 | $150K |
| Louisiana | 29 | $225K |
| Illinois | 25 | $124K |
| New Jersey | 12 | $132K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Oil and Gas Extraction H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 616 | $146K |
| Spring, TX | 104 | $148K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 2111, Oil and Gas Extraction, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).