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Drilling Engineer

Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.

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Drilling Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings85All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$150,00067 eligible salary records
Employer names38Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$115,400–$187,500Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
05111621FY 2016: 17 filings16FY 2017: 19 filings17FY 2018: 11 filings18FY 2019: 2 filings19FY 2020: 6 filings20FY 2021: 9 filings21FY 2022: 4 filings22FY 2023: 8 filings23FY 2024: 4 filings24FY 2025: 3 filings25FY 2026: 2 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*2 filings$214,677 median · n=2

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 67 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Drilling Engineer36
$115,000 median · n=29 eligible
Senior Drilling Engineer11
$176,016 median · n=8 eligible
Drilling Engineering Advisor5
$242,300 median · n=4 eligible
Drilling Engineering Specialist5
$185,000 median · n=5 eligible
Drilling Engineer Consultant3
— median · n=0 eligible
Sr. Drilling Engineer3
$161,000 median · n=3 eligible
Drilling Engineer Ii2
$127,500 median · n=2 eligible
Principal Drilling Engineer I2
$171,486 median · n=2 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Houston, TX36
$163,000 median · n=29 eligible
Midland, TX12
$147,500 median · n=12 eligible
Oklahoma City, OK5
$101,000 median · n=1 eligible
Plano, TX5
$119,590 median · n=5 eligible
Corpus Christi, TX4
$190,000 median · n=4 eligible
San Jose, CA3
— median · n=0 eligible
The Woodlands, TX3
$208,000 median · n=3 eligible
Boise City, ID2
$66,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
83.5%Certified LCAs
Certified71 83.5%
Certified - Withdrawn9 10.6%
Denied4 4.7%
Withdrawn1 1.2%

Denominator: all 85 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Eog Resources, Inc.12
$180,000 median · n=12 eligible
Hess Corporation8
$143,700 median · n=7 eligible
Schlumberger Technology Corporation8
$96,650 median · n=4 eligible
Occidental Petroleum Corporation7
$105,000 median · n=7 eligible
Broken Hill Proprietary (Usa), Inc.6
$171,486 median · n=6 eligible
Petrotel Inc5
$119,590 median · n=5 eligible
Arena Offshore, Lp3
$208,000 median · n=3 eligible
Bp America Inc.3
$205,500 median · n=2 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$150,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$94,990
25th percentile$115,400
Median (50th)$150,000
75th percentile$187,500
90th percentile$208,800

n=67 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

85 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Woodside Energy USA Services, Inc.Drilling Engineer

Filing details

$236,100 /yr

I-200-26139-929294
Reported wage: $236,100 / year
Annualized: $236,100
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-27
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Houston, TX05/19/202610/01/2026
Conocophillips CompanyStaff Drilling Engineer

Filing details

$193,253 /yr

I-200-26132-901186
Reported wage: $193,253–$284,520 / year
Annualized: $193,253
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Houston, TX05/12/202610/01/2026
Petrotel IncDrilling Engineer

Filing details

$149,486.97 /yr

I-200-25167-095880
Reported wage: $149,486.97 / year
Annualized: $149,487
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-24
Employment end: 2028-11-25
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Plano, TX06/16/202511/26/2025
Murphy Exploration & Production Company USASr. Staff Offshore Drilling Engineer

Filing details

$191,506 /yr

I-200-25126-941982
Reported wage: $191,506–$264,500 / year
Annualized: $191,506
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-13
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Houston, TX05/06/202510/01/2025
Eog Resources, Inc.Drilling Engineering Specialist

Filing details

$175,000 /yr

I-200-25079-789713
Reported wage: $175,000–$225,000 / year
Annualized: $175,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-26
Employment end: 2028-09-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Corpus Christi, TX03/19/202509/06/2025
Eog Resources, Inc.Drilling Engineering Advisor

Filing details

$250,000 /yr

I-200-24166-112410
Reported wage: $250,000–$275,000 / year
Annualized: $250,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-24
Employment end: 2027-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Antonio, TX06/14/202407/01/2024
Eog Resources, Inc.Drilling Engineer Specialist

Filing details

$190,000 /yr

I-200-24087-834331
Reported wage: $190,000–$205,000 / year
Annualized: $190,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-03
Employment end: 2027-09-11
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Corpus Christi, TX03/27/202409/12/2024
Eog Resources, Inc.Drilling Engineering Specialist

Filing details

$185,000 /yr

I-200-24081-821331
Reported wage: $185,000–$248,800 / year
Annualized: $185,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-28
Employment end: 2027-04-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Midland, TX03/21/202404/08/2024
Arena Offshore, LpDrilling Engineer

Filing details

$265,000.08 /yr

I-200-24025-665775
Reported wage: $265,000.08 / year
Annualized: $265,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-02-01
Employment end: 2027-03-25
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

The Woodlands, TX01/25/202403/26/2024
Terrabrazil Hdd LLCDrilling Engineer

Filing details

$66,000 /yr

I-200-23178-145806
Reported wage: $66,000 / year
Annualized: $66,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-07-05
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Boise City, ID06/27/202310/01/2023
Terrabrazil Hdd LLCDrilling Engineer

Filing details

$117,000 /yr

I-200-23178-145827
Reported wage: $117,000 / year
Annualized: $117,000
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-29
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Boise City, ID06/27/202310/01/2023
Turbo Drill Industries, Inc.Directional Drilling Engineer

Filing details

$165,000 /yr

I-200-23137-030941
Reported wage: $165,000 / year
Annualized: $165,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-24
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Conroe, TX05/17/202310/01/2023
Eog Resources, Inc.Drilling Engineering Advisor

Filing details

$250,000 /yr

I-200-23068-836778
Reported wage: $250,000–$275,000 / year
Annualized: $250,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-16
Employment end: 2026-09-04
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Corpus Christi, TX03/09/202309/05/2023
Eog Resources, Inc.Sr. Drilling Engineer

Filing details

$161,000 /yr

I-200-23065-825045
Reported wage: $161,000–$181,000 / year
Annualized: $161,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-13
Employment end: 2026-08-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Midland, TX03/06/202308/31/2023
Logos Operating LLCSenior Drilling Engineer

Filing details

$150,000 /yr

I-200-23047-781156
Reported wage: $150,000–$175,000 / year
Annualized: $150,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-02-23
Employment end: 2026-03-19
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Farmington, NM02/16/202303/20/2023
Logos Operating LLCSenior Drilling Engineer

Filing details

$150,000 /yr

I-200-23044-770729
Reported wage: $150,000–$175,000 / year
Annualized: $150,000
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-02-15
Employment end: 2026-03-19
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Farmington, NM02/13/202303/20/2023
Hess CorporationSr Field Drilling Engineer

Filing details

$163,400 /yr

I-200-23019-714155
Reported wage: $163,400 / year
Annualized: $163,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-01-26
Employment end: 2026-01-19
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Houston, TX01/19/202301/20/2023
Hess CorporationSenior Drilling Engineer

Filing details

$143,700 /yr

I-200-22171-298211
Reported wage: $143,700–$210,300 / year
Annualized: $143,700
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-06-27
Employment end: 2025-11-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Houston, TX06/20/202211/11/2022
Petrotel IncDrilling Engineer

Filing details

$129,555.38 /yr

I-200-22165-278296
Reported wage: $129,555.38 / year
Annualized: $129,555
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-06-22
Employment end: 2025-11-25
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Plano, TX06/14/202211/26/2022
Eog Resources, Inc.Sr. Drilling Engineer

Filing details

$150,000 /yr

I-200-22068-964737
Reported wage: $150,000–$165,000 / year
Annualized: $150,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-03-16
Employment end: 2025-09-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Midland, TX03/09/202209/02/2022
Eog Resources, Inc.Drilling Engineering Specialist

Filing details

$190,000 /yr

I-200-22067-960605
Reported wage: $190,000–$210,000 / year
Annualized: $190,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-03-15
Employment end: 2025-09-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Corpus Christi, TX03/08/202209/02/2022
Tall City Management Iii LLCDrilling Engineer

Filing details

$162,573 /yr

I-200-21236-542046
Reported wage: $162,573 / year
Annualized: $162,573
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-08-31
Employment end: 2024-10-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Midland, TX08/24/202110/31/2021
Petrotel IncDrilling Engineer

Filing details

$119,589.58 /yr

I-200-21154-366740
Reported wage: $119,589.58 / year
Annualized: $119,590
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-06-10
Employment end: 2022-11-25
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Plano, TX06/03/202109/15/2021
Occidental Petroleum CorporationDrilling Engineer Supervisor

Filing details

$128,300 /yr

I-200-21138-322422
Reported wage: $128,300 / year
Annualized: $128,300
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-05-25
Employment end: 2024-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Houston, TX05/18/202107/01/2021
Eog Resources, Inc.Drilling Engineer Ii

Filing details

$135,000 /yr

I-200-21068-133579
Reported wage: $135,000–$155,000 / year
Annualized: $135,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-16
Employment end: 2024-09-04
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Midland, TX03/09/202109/05/2021

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.