OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Reservoir 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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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsReservoir Engineer insights
Total filings481All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$135,117383 eligible salary records
Employer names164Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$115,000–$159,650Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*14 filings$145,200 median · n=12
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 383 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Reservoir Engineer220
$124,573 median · n=180 eligible
Senior Reservoir Engineer61
$157,000 median · n=50 eligible
Sr. Reservoir Engineer29
$158,700 median · n=23 eligible
Reservoir Engineer Ii24
$125,000 median · n=15 eligible
Staff Reservoir Engineer22
$161,512 median · n=17 eligible
Reservoir Engineering Advisor10
$187,112 median · n=10 eligible
Principal Reservoir Engineer8
$153,729 median · n=4 eligible
Reservoir Engineering Specialist8
$167,500 median · n=6 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Houston, TX215
$135,650 median · n=172 eligible
Houston, TEXAS31
$142,750 median · n=28 eligible
Plano, TX23
$122,081 median · n=22 eligible
Oklahoma City, OK22
$147,680 median · n=15 eligible
Denver, CO18
$155,000 median · n=11 eligible
Midland, TX18
$154,558 median · n=18 eligible
The Woodlands, TX16
$139,009 median · n=13 eligible
Spring, TX13
$140,259 median · n=12 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
83.8%Certified LCAs
Certified403 83.8%
Certified - Withdrawn50 10.4%
Withdrawn19 4.0%
Denied9 1.9%
Denominator: all 481 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Conocophillips Company37
$137,894 median · n=24 eligible
Bp America Inc.30
$123,000 median · n=27 eligible
Chevron Corporation29
$156,650 median · n=28 eligible
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation24
$137,342 median · n=19 eligible
Shell Exploration And Production Company23
$159,300 median · n=21 eligible
Occidental Petroleum Corporation22
$143,000 median · n=22 eligible
Shell International Exploration And Production Inc.18
$136,100 median · n=17 eligible
Petrotel Inc.17
$118,593 median · n=17 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$135,117Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$98,134
25th percentile$115,000
Median (50th)$135,117
75th percentile$159,650
90th percentile$190,000
n=383 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
481 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xto Energy Inc. | Advanced Unconventional Reservoir Engineer | $196,730I-200-26129-890957 Reported wage: $196,730 / year Annualized: $196,730 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Spring, TX | 05/09/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | Reservoir Engineer | $122,000I-200-26126-876852 Reported wage: $122,000–$132,000 / year Annualized: $122,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-13 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Reno, NV | 05/06/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Bp America Inc. | Reservoir Engineer, Subsurface Technology | $146,400I-200-26124-863650 Reported wage: $146,400 / year Annualized: $146,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 05/04/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Bp America Inc. | Reservoir Engineer, Complex Fluids | $138,000I-200-26124-864001 Reported wage: $138,000 / year Annualized: $138,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 05/04/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | Reservoir Engineer | $137,700I-200-26118-844938 Reported wage: $137,700 / year Annualized: $137,700 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 04/28/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | Reservoir Engineer | $115,050I-200-26112-821737 Reported wage: $115,050 / year Annualized: $115,050 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Point Richmond, CA | 04/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Anschutz Exploration Corporation | Sr. Staff Reservoir Engineer | $214,157I-200-26111-817041 Reported wage: $214,157–$260,000 / year Annualized: $214,157 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Denver, CO | 04/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Rock Flow Dynamics Inc | Senior Reservoir Engineer | $193,253I-200-26098-768451 Reported wage: $193,253 / year Annualized: $193,253 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 04/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Murphy Exploration & Production Company USA | Staff, Reservoir Engineer | $193,253I-200-26037-624933 Reported wage: $193,253–$241,000 / year Annualized: $193,253 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-13 Employment end: 2029-04-04 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 02/06/2026 | 04/05/2026 |
| Eog Resources, Inc. | Sr. Reservoir Engineering Specialist | $110,000I-200-26035-620590 Reported wage: $110,000–$260,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-11 Employment end: 2029-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | New Albany, OH | 02/04/2026 | 04/01/2026 |
| Conocophillips Company | Staff Reservoir Engineer | $182,400I-200-26029-601412 Reported wage: $182,400–$273,600 / year Annualized: $182,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-05 Employment end: 2029-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | Anchorage, AK | 01/29/2026 | 04/01/2026 |
| University Of North Dakota | Principal Reservoir Engineer | $65I-200-26012-553498 Reported wage: $65 / hour Annualized: $135,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-20 Employment end: 2028-11-16 Worker positions: 1 | Katy, TX | 01/12/2026 | 01/19/2026 |
| Exxonmobil Technology And Engineering Company | Reservoir Engineer | $144,000I-200-25322-417231 Reported wage: $144,000 / year Annualized: $144,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-25 Employment end: 2028-11-23 Worker positions: 1 | Spring, TX | 11/18/2025 | 11/24/2025 |
| University Of North Dakota | Principal Reservoir Engineer | $65I-200-25310-381605 Reported wage: $65 / hour Annualized: $135,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2028-11-16 Worker positions: 1 | Katy, TX | 11/06/2025 | 11/17/2025 |
| Archer Oil Tools LLC | Reservoir Engineering Data Analyst | $103,251I-200-25210-207867 Reported wage: $103,251–$121,217.6 / year Annualized: $103,251 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-05 Employment end: 2028-09-12 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 07/29/2025 | 09/13/2025 |
| Archer Oil Tools LLC | Reservoir Engineering Data Analyst | $103,251I-200-25188-156861 Reported wage: $103,251–$121,217.6 / year Annualized: $103,251 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-14 Employment end: 2028-09-13 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 07/07/2025 | 09/14/2025 |
| Sitio Permian Lp | Reservoir Engineer | $155,000I-200-25175-124061 Reported wage: $155,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-01 Employment end: 2026-12-09 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 06/24/2025 | 09/29/2025 |
| Freedom Energy Operations, LLC | Sr. Reservoir Engineer | $160,000I-200-25174-121793 Reported wage: $160,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-30 Employment end: 2028-10-13 Worker positions: 1 | Fort Worth, TX | 06/23/2025 | 10/14/2025 |
| Xto Energy Inc. | Reservoir Engineer | $240,000I-200-25154-046216 Reported wage: $240,000 / year Annualized: $240,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-10 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Spring, TX | 06/03/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Fervo Energy Company | Reservoir Engineering Specialist | $146,500I-200-25153-040088 Reported wage: $146,500 / year Annualized: $146,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-09 Employment end: 2028-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | Golden, CO | 06/02/2025 | 06/30/2025 |
| Ormat Nevada Inc. | Reservoir Engineer - Modeling | $110,000I-200-25141-999921 Reported wage: $110,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-29 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Reno, NV | 05/21/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Exxonmobil Upstream Integrated Solutions Company | Reservoir Engineer | $206,670I-200-25140-996840 Reported wage: $206,670 / year Annualized: $206,670 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-28 Employment end: 2028-09-09 Worker positions: 1 | Spring, TX | 05/20/2025 | 09/10/2025 |
| Chevron USA Inc. | Reservoir Engineer | $153,300I-200-25139-992324 Reported wage: $153,300 / year Annualized: $153,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-27 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 05/19/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | Reservoir Engineer | $105,600I-200-25129-956888 Reported wage: $105,600–$120,600 / year Annualized: $105,600 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-16 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 05/09/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Bp America Inc. | Subsurface Technology Associate-Reservoir Engineer | $115,000I-200-25121-928256 Reported wage: $115,000–$170,100 / year Annualized: $115,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-08 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 05/01/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
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