How much does a Geophysicist III make in Houston, TX? The average Geophysicist III salary in Houston, TX is $137,217 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $116,266 and $172,438. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Geophysicist III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geophysicist III Salary $97,191 Houston,TX February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Geophysicist III Salary $116,266 Houston,TX February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Geophysicist III Salary $137,217 Houston,TX February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Geophysicist III Salary $172,438 Houston,TX February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Geophysicist III Salary $204,504 Houston,TX February 26, 2024
25% $116,266 10% $97,191 90% $204,504 75% $172,438 $137,217 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Geophysicist III need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Data Processing: Data processing is the collection and manipulation of data to produce meaningful information. Data processing is a form of information processing, which is the modification of information in any manner detectable by an observer.

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Geographic Information System: A geographic information system is a type of database containing geographic data, combined with software tools for managing, analyzing, and visualizing those data.

Analysis 26.56%
Data Processing 2.41%
Geographic Information System 1.96%
Others 69.07%

Job Description for Geophysicist III

Geophysicist III applies geophysical principals to identify and evaluate the value of underground deposits. Aids in the design, planning, and execution of geophysical investigations and projects including data collection, processing, analyzing, and reporting. Being a Geophysicist III requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Geophysicist III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Geophysicist III

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Geophysicist III, the first career path typically starts with a Petroleum Geologist IV position, and then Petroleum Geologist V.

The second career path typically starts with a Geologist IV position, and then progresses to Geologist V.

Additionally, the third career path typically starts with a Geophysicist IV position, and then progresses to Geophysicist V.

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Geophysicist III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Geophysicist III, the highest Geophysicist III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Geophysicist III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Geophysicist III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Geophysicist III salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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