DOL Median (Bakersfield, CA)
$121,950
vs National
+1.6%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$88,051
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$121,950
+1.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Bakersfield, CA earns $121,950 in nominal terms, which is 1.6% above the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $88,051 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Bakersfield, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LINN OPERATING, INC | $158,720 | 7 |
| California Resources Corporation | $145,000 | 22 |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | $138,850 | 112 |
| Occidental Oil and Gas Corporation | $129,300 | 128 |
| Berry Petroleum Company, LLC | $126,500 | 4 |
| Chevron Corporation | $125,200 | 264 |
| GOLDEN SUN ENERGY, LLC | $120,000 | 2 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | $105,000 | 95 |
| Macpherson Oil Company LLC | $102,685 | 6 |
| Aera Energy Services Company | $100,463 | 45 |
| GRADE 6 OIL LLC | $100,000 | 1 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $96,300 | 234 |
| CALIFORNIA RESOURES CORPORATION | N/A | 4 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Bakersfield, CA is $121,950 based on 72 DOL filings.
Is Bakersfield, CA a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Bakersfield, CA earns 1.6% more than the national median of $120,000, or $88,051 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.