OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Petroleum Geologist Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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Petroleum Geologist insights Total filings 8 All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary $86,040 6 eligible salary records
Employer names 5 Distinct reported names
Typical salary range $76,941–$96,970 Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filing volume Median wage
0 1 1 2 2 FY 2016: 1 filings 16 FY 2018: 1 filings 18 FY 2019: 1 filings 19 FY 2021: 1 filings 21 FY 2023: 1 filings 23 FY 2024: 1 filings 24 FY 2026: 2 filings · through June 26* Fiscal year
FY 2026* 2 filings $79,981 median · n=2
Salary distribution Where reported yearly base wages concentrate
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 $50k–$75k Most common wage band
$0 $125k $250k+
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Case outcomes Certification and withdrawal context
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 87.5% Certified LCAs
7 87.5%
1 12.5%
Leading employers Companies with the most matching filings
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filings Median wage
Salary benchmarks Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 $86,040 Median reported annual base wage
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
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Employer ↕ Job title ↕ Base salary ↕ Location ↕ Submit date ↕ Start date ↕ Millcreek Capital Management LLC Petroleum Geologist $86,050 /yr ↗ $86,050 /yr
I-200-26106-801462
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Cedar Creek, TX 04/16/2026 10/01/2026 New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology Petroleum Geologist $73,912 /yr ↗ $73,912 /yr
I-200-26013-555124
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Socorro, NM 01/13/2026 02/27/2026 Millcreek Capital Management LLC Petroleum Geologist $86,029 /yr ↗ $86,029 /yr
I-200-24018-649624
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Cedar Creek, TX 01/18/2024 02/15/2024 New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology Petroleum Geologist $60,000 /yr ↗ $60,000 /yr
I-200-23025-725643
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Socorro, NM 01/25/2023 02/27/2023 Millcreek Capital Management LLC Petroleum Geologist $100,610 /yr ↗ $100,610 /yr
I-200-21043-075167
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Cedar Creek, TX 02/12/2021 02/16/2021 New Aero Technology LLC Petroleum Geologist $115,835 /yr ↗ $115,835 /yr
I-200-19072-213016
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Houston, TEXAS 03/15/2019 09/14/2019 University Of Illinois Associate Petroleum Geologist $91,707 /yr ↗ $91,707 /yr
I-200-16335-094492
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Champaign, IL 11/30/2016 01/21/2017 Ellington & Associates, Inc. Petroleum Geologist/Paleontologist $4,500 per week ↗ $4,500 per week
I-200-16270-072261
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Houston, TX 09/26/2016 09/28/2016
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.