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Hourly Wage for Reservoir Engineer IV Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Reservoir Engineer IV?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Reservoir Engineer IV in the United States is $111, which translates to an annual salary of about $230,106.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $117 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100 to $114 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90 per hour
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Reservoir Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $236,819 $19,735 $4,554 $114
Average $230,106 $19,176 $4,425 $111
25th Percentile $207,576 $17,298 $3,992 $100
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Key Factors That Influence Reservoir Engineer IV Salaries

A Reservoir Engineer IV's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Reservoir Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Reservoir Engineer IV's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Reservoir Engineer II (2-4 years): $162,997
  • Reservoir Engineer III (4-7 years): $181,937
  • Reservoir Engineer IV (7+ years): $230,106
  • Reservoir Engineer V (7-10 years): $264,740
  • Reservoir Engineer VI (10-12 years): $292,656
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Reservoir Engineer II2-4 years$162,997
Reservoir Engineer III4-7 years$181,937
Reservoir Engineer IV7+ years$230,106
Reservoir Engineer V7-10 years$264,740
Reservoir Engineer VI10-12 years$292,656
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Top Paying Cities for Reservoir Engineer IVs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $290,233
  • San Francisco: $287,055
  • Oakland: $281,005

What Skills Can Increase a Reservoir Engineer IV's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communication Skills (Mentioned in 9.09% Job Postings): Communication skills are your ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully.
  • MATLAB (Mentioned in 9.09% Job Postings): a programming platform designed specifically for engineers and scientists to analyze and design systems and products that transform our world.
  • Programming Language (Mentioned in 9.09% Job Postings): Is any set of rules that converts strings, or graphical program elements in the case of visual programming languages, to various kinds of machine code output. It is a kind of computer language used in computer programming to implement algorithms.
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Communication Skills 9.09%
MATLAB 9.09%
Programming Language 9.09%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Reservoir Engineer IV's salary.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Reservoir Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Python
 $273,826
19%
Reservoir Engineering
 $248,514
8%
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How Education impacts a Reservoir Engineer IV's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Reservoir Engineer IVs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Reservoir Engineer IV with a Bachelor's Degree is between $207,496 and $216,255).

Reservoir Engineer IV Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Reservoir Engineer IV
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.0%
High School 60.0%
Associates 20.0%
Bachelors 20.0%
Masters 60.0%
Doctorate 20.0%
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Reservoir Engineer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Reservoir Engineer IV's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$207,576
Average $230,106/year
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Average $19,176/month
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Average $4,425/week
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Average $111/hour
$114
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $236,819 $19,735 $4,554 $114
Average $230,106 $19,176 $4,425 $111
25th Percentile $207,576 $17,298 $3,992 $100

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Salary Trends for Reservoir Engineer IV

Salaries for a Reservoir Engineer IV can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $155,354 in 2023 to around $138,540 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Reservoir Engineer IV salary trends, .

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FAQ about Reservoir Engineer IV

1. What are the responsibilities of Reservoir Engineer IV?

Responsible for identifying oil and gas reserves and developing strategies to maximize recovery. Leverages engineering tools and principles to design and test new techniques or technology to improve reservoir performance and efficiency. Conducts reserve assessments and forecasts reservoir performance to assist with operational planning or expansion opportunities. Provides technical support and knowledge to optimize and maximize production and recommends improvements to equipment, strategies, or processes. Utilizes analytical models and simulations to determine optimal exploitation methods, design equipment, and evaluate drilling and depletion strategies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Reservoir Engineer IV

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Communication Skills: Communication skills are your ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully.

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MATLAB: a programming platform designed specifically for engineers and scientists to analyze and design systems and products that transform our world.

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Programming Language: Is any set of rules that converts strings, or graphical program elements in the case of visual programming languages, to various kinds of machine code output. It is a kind of computer language used in computer programming to implement algorithms.

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