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Research Petrophysicist

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Research Petrophysicist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings8All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$136,7508 eligible salary records
Employer names6Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$130,375–$140,675Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01122FY 2016: 2 filings16FY 2017: 2 filings17FY 2019: 1 filings19FY 2020: 2 filings20FY 2023: 1 filings23Fiscal year
FY 20231 filings$135,000 median · n=1

*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
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 8 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
Research Petrophysicist7
$137,500 median · n=7 eligible
Research Petrophysicist/Rock Physicist Software Developer1
$114,858 median · n=1 eligible

Top 2 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, TX6
$136,250 median · n=6 eligible
Houston, TEXAS1
$136,000 median · n=1 eligible
Spring, TX1
$151,600 median · n=1 eligible

Top 3 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
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified8 100.0%

Denominator: all 8 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Shell International Exploration And Production Inc.5
$136,000 median · n=5 eligible
Exxon Mobil Corporation1
$151,600 median · n=1 eligible
Sinopec Tech Houston LLC1
$114,858 median · n=1 eligible
Shell Catalysts & Technologies Us Lp1
$137,500 median · n=1 eligible

Top 4 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
$136,750Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$116,007
25th percentile$130,375
Median (50th)$136,750
75th percentile$140,675
90th percentile$150,620

n=8 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

8 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
Shell International Exploration And Production Inc.Research Petrophysicist

Filing details

$135,000 /yr

I-200-23159-089675
Reported wage: $135,000–$165,000 / year
Annualized: $135,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-15
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX06/08/202310/01/2023
Shell International Exploration And Production Inc.Research Petrophysicist

Filing details

$137,500 /yr

I-200-20244-796827
Reported wage: $137,500 / year
Annualized: $137,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-09-08
Employment end: 2023-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX08/31/202010/01/2020
Shell Catalysts & Technologies Us LpResearch Petrophysicist

Filing details

$137,500 /yr

I-200-20113-509713
Reported wage: $137,500 / year
Annualized: $137,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-04-29
Employment end: 2023-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX04/22/202010/01/2020
Shell International Exploration And Production IncResearch Petrophysicist

Filing details

$136,000 /yr

I-200-19168-821181
Reported wage: $136,000 / year
Annualized: $136,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-07-01
Employment end: 2022-09-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TEXAS06/25/201909/09/2019
Shell International Exploration And Production Inc.Research Petrophysicist

Filing details

$150,200 /yr

I-200-17073-274856
Reported wage: $150,200 / year
Annualized: $150,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-23
Employment end: 2020-09-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX03/17/201709/10/2017
Sinopec Tech Houston LLCResearch Petrophysicist/Rock Physicist Software Developer

Filing details

$114,858 /yr

I-200-16327-971122
Reported wage: $114,858–$170,000 / year
Annualized: $114,858
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2016-11-30
Employment end: 2019-12-11
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX11/23/201612/12/2016
Exxon Mobil CorporationResearch Petrophysicist

Filing details

$151,600 /yr

I-200-16130-150003
Reported wage: $151,600–$203,362 / year
Annualized: $151,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-05-16
Employment end: 2019-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Spring, TX05/10/201609/01/2016
Shell International Exploration And Production Inc.Research Petrophysicist

Filing details

$116,500 /yr

I-200-15272-045357
Reported wage: $116,500 / year
Annualized: $116,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-10-09
Employment end: 2018-11-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX10/05/201511/16/2015

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.