Petroleum Drilling Engineer
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $13,157 to $16,472 | $157,884 to $197,664 |
Representation
Professional Engineers in California Government represents Bargaining Unit R09, Professional Engineers.
Where these jobs are
1 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Lands Commission, California State | 1 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Petroleum Engineers across all California employers was $143,590 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $157,884 to $197,664 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)