Petroleum Engineer Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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How much does a Petroleum Engineer make in Bakersfield, CA? The average Petroleum Engineer salary in Bakersfield, CA is $114,657 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $105,814 and $126,024. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Marketing Coordinator

Society of Petroleum Engineers - Richardson , TX

THE ORGANIZATION The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is the largest individual-member organization serving managers, engineers, scientists, and other professionals worldwide in the upstream ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 19 days ago

Implementation Specialist, Well Data Lifecycle Solutions - Petroleum Engineer

Peloton - Katy , TX

The ideal candidates are engineers with 0-3 years' relevant experience and a passion for data. Reports To: US Services Manager, Well Data Lifecycle Solutions Supervisory responsibilities: * None ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 89 days ago

Instrumentation Project Engineer

Marathon Petroleum - Minneapolis , MN

The Saint Paul Park Refinery is seeking an Instrument Project Engineer to lead instrumentation ... Regular Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for ...

Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 89 days ago

Chief Reserves Engineer

SilverBow Resources - Houston , TX

... Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS). • Mentor ATREs and ETs (Engineering Technician) in Reserves evaluation. • Provide technical expertise around critical ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Senior Field Engineer

Petroplan - Houston , TX

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Engineering, or related field. * Proficiency in regulatory permitting and compliance preferred. * Project management skills. * Ability to supervise field ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Reservoir Engineer

TenOaks Energy Advisors - Dallas , TX

Dallas, TX based oil and gas focused investment banking firm is seeking experienced Petroleum Engineer to support the reservoir engineering / A&D team The Energy Investment Banking Group is primarily ...

LinkedIn - 28 days ago

What does a Petroleum Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Petroleum Engineer

Prepare production reservoir engineering, fracture stimulation designs, programs and cost estimates.

October 16, 2022

Assist Senior Engineer in auditing of independent third party evaluations, in all key areas of technical due diligence.

November 17, 2022

Developing refinery improvement projects, from conception through start-up, to ensure viability of the refinery.

March 06, 2023

Review the design of the refinery upgrade projects and provide recommendations for improvements/ compliance.

March 08, 2023

Document plant tests and define optimum operation parameters based on results.

March 12, 2023

Design, initiate, and coordinate well procedures for completion, workover, and well maintenance.

April 13, 2023

Monitoring of existing clients via bank meeting attendance, coordinating Q&A with company and bank engineers, and maintaining calendar to meet deadlines.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Petroleum Engineer in Bakersfield, CA

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What is the average salary for Petroleum Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Petroleum Engineer in Bakersfield, CA. The base salary for Petroleum Engineer ranges from $105,814 to $126,024 with the average base salary of $114,657. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,910 to $140,173 with the average total cash compensation of $123,847.

View Average Salary for Petroleum Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$114,657	$105,814 - $126,024
Bonus	$9,190	$4,095 - $14,149
Total Pay	$123,847	$109,910 - $140,173

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Petroleum Engineer Salary Near Bakersfield, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Bakersfield, CA
CITY, STATE Visalia, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,332 - $118,304	COMPARE TO Bakersfield, CA
CITY, STATE Ventura, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,911 - $127,331	COMPARE TO Bakersfield, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Barbara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,430 - $127,949	COMPARE TO Bakersfield, CA
CITY, STATE Oxnard, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,911 - $127,331	COMPARE TO Bakersfield, CA
CITY, STATE Simi Valley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,976 - $129,790	COMPARE TO Bakersfield, CA
CITY, STATE Palmdale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,821 - $131,987	COMPARE TO Bakersfield, CA

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About Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. It covers about 151 sq mi (390 km2) near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley and the Central Valley region. Bakersfield's population is around 380,000, making it the 9th-most populous city in California and the 52nd-most populous city in the nation. The Bakersfield–Delano Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Kern County, had a 2010 census population of 839,631, making it the 62nd-largest metropolitan area in the United States. The more built-up urban area that includes Bakersfield and...

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