Petroleum Engineers
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 17-2171.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
195
Average Salary
$138K
LCA Certification
90.0%
Employers in Data
107
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY | 8 | $134,223 |
| CHEVRON | 7 | $157,677 |
| EOG RESOURCES | 5 | $126,160 |
| OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM | 5 | $149,520 |
| EXXONMOBIL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING COMPANY | 5 | $156,779 |
| BP AMERICA | 5 | $118,684 |
| SHELL INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION | 4 | $148,930 |
| TRIAD NATIONAL SECURITY | 4 | $103,173 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 95 | $137,980 |
| Spring, TX | 13 | $160,785 |
| Denver, CO | 6 | $138,910 |
| Austin, TX | 4 | $94,995 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Petroleum Engineers?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Petroleum Engineers is $138,298, with observed filings ranging from $59,981 to $326,400.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Petroleum Engineers?
107 employer names have historical LCAs for Petroleum Engineers. The highest-volume employers include SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY, CHEVRON, EOG RESOURCES.
What is the LCA certification rate for Petroleum Engineers?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Petroleum Engineers is 90.0% across 195 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.