Economists salary in Energy and utilities, California
Oil and gas extraction, mining, electric power, and natural gas utilities.
Economists (Energy) in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 6 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $116,150. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 3 | $115,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 1 | $118,810 |
| Level III — experienced | 1 | $200,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Economists (Energy) in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avantus LLC | Renewable Energy Economist | 2 | $116,150 |
| Soleeva Energy, Inc. | Economic Analyst | 1 | $118,810 |
| Department of Water Resources | Research Data Specialist I | 1 | $81,024 |
| Mattur Holdings, Inc. | Senior Associate | 1 | $200,000 |
| Sempra Corporation | Power Marketer | 1 | $68,328 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Renewable Energy Economist at Avantus LLC$117,300San FranciscoWage Level IDecided Aug 29, 2025I-200-25234-261412
- Economic Analyst at Soleeva Energy, Inc.$118,810San JoseWage Level IIDecided Jun 3, 2025I-200-25147-019380
- Research Data Specialist I at Department of Water Resources$81,024SacramentoDecided May 22, 2025I-200-25135-982649
- Senior Associate at Mattur Holdings, Inc.$200,000West HollywoodWage Level IIIDecided May 15, 2025I-200-25129-956594
- Power Marketer at Sempra Corporation$68,328San DiegoWage Level IDecided Mar 13, 2025I-200-25066-753678
- Renewable Energy Economist at Avantus LLC$115,000San FranciscoWage Level IDecided Feb 27, 2025I-200-25052-712822
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.