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Petroleum Engineers in Spring, TX: H-1B salaries
24 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Spring, TX. Median offered base salary $160,742; middle half $138,100–$191,794.
Applications (LCAs)24
Median offered salary$160,742
Middle half of salaries$138,100–$191,794
10th–90th percentile$135,620–$224,291
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $119,900 |
| Level II (qualified) | $138,100 |
| Level III (experienced) | $182,750 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $206,670 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company | 11 | $144,000 |
| XTO Energy Inc. | 5 | $189,740 |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | 4 | $138,100 |
| ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions Company | 3 | $187,662 |
| Expand Energy Corporation | 1 | $163,176 |
Job titles
- Reservoir Engineer6
- Wells Research Engineer5
- Wells Engineer4
- Engineer2
- Technology Development Team Lead1
- Production Engineer1
- Wells Techonology Development / Research Engineer1
- Reservoir Technology Development Engineer1
- Staff Completions Engineer1
- Advanced Unconventional Reservoir Engineer1
- Advanced Production Engineer1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).