SponsorWage

Reservoir Engineer visa sponsorship salary

Across 10 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Reservoir Engineer is $146,500. The middle half of filings fall between $134,600 and $158,000, and the top decile begins at $210,003. Classified under SOC 17-2171.00 (Petroleum Engineers).

Median
$146,500
25th pct
$134,600
75th pct
$158,000
90th pct
$210,003
Filings
10
$99,500$193,100

Individual filings

Most recent certified determinations

EmployerLocationWageLevelDecided
Sitio Permian LPHouston, TX$155,000IIJul 1, 2025
XTO Energy Inc.Spring, TX$240,000IVJun 10, 2025
ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions CompanySpring, TX$206,670IVMay 28, 2025
Chevron CorporationHouston, TX$153,300IIMay 27, 2025
Schlumberger Technology CorporationHouston, TX$105,600IMay 16, 2025
Occidental Petroleum CorporationHouston, TX$139,700IIApr 23, 2025
Hess CorporationHouston, TX$134,400IIMar 21, 2025
Shell Exploration & Production CompanyHouston, TX$159,000IIMar 17, 2025
University of North DakotaCollege Station, TX$82,014INov 20, 2024
Durango Resources Corp.Houston, TX$135,200IOct 11, 2024

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Prevailing wage levels I through IV reflect the experience and responsibility the employer attested to, not seniority titles. A level I filing is an entry-level determination; level IV is fully competent and independent. Comparing across levels explains much of the spread between the 25th and 90th percentile above.