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).
This is one of many job titles filed under Petroleum Engineers. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $146,500
- 25th pct
- $134,600
- 75th pct
- $158,000
- 90th pct
- $210,003
- Filings
- 10
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitio Permian LP | Houston, TX | $155,000 | II | Jul 1, 2025 |
| XTO Energy Inc. | Spring, TX | $240,000 | IV | Jun 10, 2025 |
| ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions Company | Spring, TX | $206,670 | IV | May 28, 2025 |
| Chevron Corporation | Houston, TX | $153,300 | II | May 27, 2025 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | Houston, TX | $105,600 | I | May 16, 2025 |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | Houston, TX | $139,700 | II | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Hess Corporation | Houston, TX | $134,400 | II | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Shell Exploration & Production Company | Houston, TX | $159,000 | II | Mar 17, 2025 |
| University of North Dakota | College Station, TX | $82,014 | I | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Durango Resources Corp. | Houston, TX | $135,200 | I | Oct 11, 2024 |
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.