Petroleum Engineer Salary in California
Based on 1K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$147,780
$71.048/hr
vs National Average
$131,270
+12.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$79K – $219K
1K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,510 |
| 25th percentile | $97,600 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $147,780 |
| 75th percentile | $178,310 |
| 90th percentile | $219,170 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,910 |
| 2023 | $134,330 |
| 2024 | $147,780 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,910 | $115,352 |
| 2023 | $134,330 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $147,780 | $131,270 |