DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$160,000
vs National
+33.3%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$115,523
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$160,000
+33.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Los Angeles, CA earns $160,000 in nominal terms, which is 33.3% 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 $115,523 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNION BANK N.A. | $160,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Los Angeles, CA is $160,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Los Angeles, CA earns 33.3% more than the national median of $120,000, or $115,523 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.