Petroleum Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Petroleum Engineers is $135K/year, across 401 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2022–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Petroleum Engineers petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 136 | 35.7% | $106K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 125 | 32.8% | $138K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 44 | 11.5% | $166K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 76 | 19.9% | $200K | 4× |
Across 381 certified Petroleum Engineers filings with a reported DOL 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.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Petroleum Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chevron Corporation | 33 | $173K |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | 22 | $138K |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | 20 | $161K |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 10 | $114K |
| Conocophillips Company | 9 | $192K |
| University of North Dakota | 8 | $105K |
| ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company | 8 | $141K |
| University of Wyoming | 7 | $107K |
Ranked by certified Petroleum Engineers filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Petroleum Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 302 | $138K |
| California | 14 | $166K |
| New Mexico | 11 | $103K |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $130K |
| Wyoming | 9 | $107K |
| Colorado | 9 | $150K |
| Louisiana | 7 | $140K |
| North Dakota | 7 | $92K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Petroleum Engineers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 177 | $140K |
Metros with the highest Petroleum Engineers H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 17-2171.00, Petroleum Engineers, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.