How much does a Chief Geophysicist make in Alaska? The average Chief Geophysicist salary in Alaska is $205,300 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $193,900 and $216,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Chief Geophysicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Geophysicist Salary $183,521 AK March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Geophysicist Salary $193,900 AK March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Geophysicist Salary $205,300 AK March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Geophysicist Salary $216,000 AK March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Geophysicist Salary $225,742 AK March 26, 2024
25% $193,900 10% $183,521 90% $225,742 75% $216,000 $205,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

Job Description

The Chief Geophysicist aids in the design, planning, and execution of geophysical investigations and projects including data collection, processing, analyzing, and reporting. Applies geophysical principals to identify and evaluate the value of underground deposits. Being a Chief Geophysicist demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Requires a graduate degree in area of specialty. In addition, Chief Geophysicist typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Working as a Chief Geophysicist typically requires 10+ years of related experience. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

Job Openings for Chief Geophysicist in Alaska

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Specialist Geophysicist

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

  2. This Job:

    Chief Geophysicist

    10 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Select a city to view specific salary and bonus information for Chief Geophysicist

Loading results...
Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Palmer, AK Avg. Salary $204,838 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Sitka, AK Avg. Salary $204,838 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adak, AK Avg. Salary $204,838 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akiachak, AK Avg. Salary $204,838 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akiak, AK Avg. Salary $204,838 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akutan, AK Avg. Salary $204,838 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alakanuk, AK Avg. Salary $204,838 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aleknagik, AK Avg. Salary $204,838 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allakaket, AK Avg. Salary $206,346 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ambler, AK Avg. Salary $206,346 Date Updated March 26, 2024
lower level job