Petroleum Engineer Salary in Oxnard, CA

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How much does a Petroleum Engineer make in Oxnard, CA? The average Petroleum Engineer salary in Oxnard, CA is $116,113 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $107,148 and $127,625. 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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Reservoir Engineer

Subsurface Consultants & Associates, LLC (SCA) - Denver , CO

Reservoir Engineer needed for a long-term consulting opportunity in Denver, Colorado. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, 5+ years of reservoir ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Reservoir Engineer (Reserves/Revenue)

Sitio Royalties - Houston , TX

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering required. * 2 - 5 years of Reservoir Engineering experience related to U.S. L48 resource plays is required * Experience in oil and gas reserve ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Production Engineer

X4 Group - Houston , TX

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field. * Minimum of 5 years of experience in production engineering, with a focus on artificial lift systems. * Strong analytical and problem ...

LinkedIn - 23 days 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 - 55 days ago

Operations Engineer

Marlen & Associates - Dallas , TX

Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering or related degree * Conventional or unconventional knowledge * Relocation will be provided All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment ...

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Reservoir Engineer - Unconventional (3986)

OneSource Professional Search - Katy , TX

MBA a plus * 5+years petroleum engineering experience & 3+ yrs reservoir * Experience in SEC Reserves analysis, Deal Screening, A&D in unconventional reservoirs * Expertise w/ DCA and RTA/PTA ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 55 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 Oxnard, CA

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107148

127625

116113

Average Total Cash Compensation

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111297

141948

125420

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 Oxnard, CA. The base salary for Petroleum Engineer ranges from $107,148 to $127,625 with the average base salary of $116,113. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,297 to $141,948 with the average total cash compensation of $125,420.

View Average Salary for Petroleum Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$116,113	$107,148 - $127,625
Bonus	$9,307	$4,149 - $14,323
Total Pay	$125,420	$111,297 - $141,948

* 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 Oxnard, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Oxnard, CA
CITY, STATE Ventura, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,148 - $127,625	COMPARE TO Oxnard, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Simi Valley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,217 - $130,090	COMPARE TO Oxnard, CA
CITY, STATE Thousand Oaks, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,487 - $129,221	COMPARE TO Oxnard, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Barbara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,668 - $128,244	COMPARE TO Oxnard, CA
CITY, STATE Newhall, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,034 - $132,254	COMPARE TO Oxnard, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clarita, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,774 - $131,945	COMPARE TO Oxnard, CA

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About Oxnard, California

Oxnard (/ˈɒksnɑːrd/) is a city in Ventura County, California, United States. Located along the coast of Southern California, it is the most populous city in Ventura County and the 19th most populous city in California. Incorporated in 1903, the city lies approximately 60 miles (97 km) west of downtown Los Angeles and is part of the larger Greater Los Angeles area. It is located at the western edge of the fertile Oxnard Plain, sitting adjacent to an agricultural center of strawberries and lima beans. Oxnard is also a major transportation hub in Southern California, with Amtrak, Union Pacific, ...

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