California, CA · 2026
Petroleum Engineers Salary in California (2026)
Average across 17 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$201,299
per year
State Median
$185,621
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $157,150
25th %ile
$136,125
Entry
Average
$201,299
State avg
75th %ile
$253,523
Senior
Petroleum Engineers Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $245,782 | +22% | +2.8% |
| San Jose, CA | $243,896 | +21% | +2.8% |
| Fremont, CA | $231,639 | +15% | +2.8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $225,981 | +12% | +2.8% |
| Irvine, CA | $221,267 | +10% | +2.8% |
| Anaheim, CA | $217,495 | +8% | +2.8% |
| Long Beach, CA | $215,609 | +7% | +2.8% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $211,838 | +5% | +2.8% |
| San Diego, CA | $205,237 | +2% | +2.8% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $198,637 | -1% | +2.8% |
| Sacramento, CA | $183,551 | -9% | +2.8% |
| Riverside, CA | $182,608 | -9% | +2.8% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $174,122 | -14% | +2.8% |
| Stockton, CA | $170,350 | -15% | +2.8% |
| Modesto, CA | $165,636 | -18% | +2.8% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $164,693 | -18% | +2.8% |
| Fresno, CA | $163,750 | -19% | +2.8% |
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See how Petroleum Engineers salaries stack up across California cities.