DOL Median (Orcutt, CA)
$242,500
vs National
+102.1%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$175,090
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$242,500
+102.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Orcutt, CA earns $242,500 in nominal terms, which is 102.1% 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 $175,090 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Orcutt, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC COAST ENERGY COMPANY LP | $250,000 | 1 |
| BREITBURN MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | $235,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Orcutt, CA?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Orcutt, CA is $242,500 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Orcutt, CA a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Orcutt, CA earns 102.1% more than the national median of $120,000, or $175,090 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.