What are the main factors that influence a Geophysicist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Geophysicist's salary?

A Geophysicist's salary grows with experience: starting around $100,235 for beginners, reaching about $143,415 at mid-level, and approach $194,705 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Geophysicist?

Geophysicist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Geophysicist roles are District of Columbia $125,389, California $124,914, Massachusetts $123,249. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Geophysicist roles make?

Salaries for Geophysicist level roles vary by specialization: Chief Geophysicist: $192,200; Expert Geophysicist: $192,110; Geophysicist V: $192,103; Specialist Geophysicist: $156,300; Geophysicist IV: $156,295.

Geophysicist Salary in Virginia

How much does a Geophysicist make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Geophysicist in Virginia is $114,042 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, a Geophysicist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,175
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,511 to $123,010
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,922

10% $93,922

50% (Median) $114,042

90% $131,175

Geophysicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,010	$10,251	$2,366	$59
Average	$114,042	$9,503	$2,193	$55
25th Percentile	$103,511	$8,626	$1,991	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Geophysicist Salaries

A Geophysicist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Geophysicist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Geophysicist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $100,235
Early Career (1-2 years): $112,173
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,415
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,412
Expert (over 8 years): $194,705

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Geophysicist I	less than 1 year	$100,235
Geophysicist	1-2 years	$112,173
Geophysicist III	2-4 years	$143,415
Geophysicist IV	5-8 years	$158,412
Geophysicist V	over 8 years	$194,705

How Do Geophysicist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Geophysicists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $125,389.
California: $124,914.
Massachusetts: $123,249.

District of Columbia $125,389 California $124,914 Massachusetts $123,249 Washington $122,796 New Jersey $122,751 Alaska $122,592 Connecticut $121,029 New York $120,395

Hawaii $118,368 Rhode Island $117,417 Maryland $116,771 Minnesota $115,888 Colorado $115,548 Illinois $115,435 Oregon $115,004 Delaware $114,687

New Hampshire $114,488 Virginia $114,042 Pennsylvania $112,739 Nevada $112,083 North Dakota $111,867 Michigan $111,528 Wisconsin $111,403 Vermont $111,154

Texas $110,463 Maine $110,418 Arizona $110,350 Ohio $110,271 Georgia $109,229 Indiana $108,708 Wyoming $108,606 Utah $108,447

Iowa $108,379 Kansas $107,836 Louisiana $107,677 North Carolina $107,621 Missouri $107,598 Florida $107,156 Montana $106,918 Nebraska $106,692

Kentucky $106,567 South Carolina $106,114 Tennessee $105,831 Idaho $105,718 New Mexico $104,891 Oklahoma $104,710 Alabama $104,042 South Dakota $102,921

Arkansas $102,309 West Virginia $101,981 Mississippi $100,995

Top Paying Cities for Geophysicist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $104,880
Lambsburg: $105,103
Laurel Fork: $105,221

Ivanhoe, VA $104,880

Lambsburg, VA $105,103

Laurel Fork, VA $105,221

Marion, VA $104,333

Max Meadows, VA $105,046

Meadowview, VA $103,393

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $104,231

Rocky Gap, VA $104,289

Ruther Glen, VA $110,010

Sealston, VA $112,856

Sharps, VA $109,527

Spotsylvania, VA $111,038

Sparta, VA $110,456

Stafford, VA $116,115

Stratford, VA $111,669

Tappahannock, VA $110,204

Thornburg, VA $111,403

Unionville, VA $109,596

Village, VA $110,066

Warsaw, VA $110,456

Weems, VA $108,289

Sandy Point, VA $110,600

White Stone, VA $107,987

Wicomico Church, VA $108,775

Woodford, VA $110,949

Zacata, VA $111,324

Winchester, VA $110,801

Bentonville, VA $109,850

Berryville, VA $112,399

Boyce, VA $112,603

Brucetown, VA $110,874

Chester Gap, VA $111,948

Clear Brook, VA $110,317

Cross Junction, VA $106,738

Fishers Hill, VA $108,273

Flint Hill, VA $111,341

Front Royal, VA $111,405

Gore, VA $107,336

Hume, VA $112,846

Huntly, VA $111,528

Strasburg, VA $107,850

Linden, VA $113,120

Markham, VA $113,095

Maurertown, VA $106,384

Middletown, VA $109,957

Millwood, VA $112,403

Rileyville, VA $108,621

Earlysville, VA $107,028

Esmont, VA $106,038

Faber, VA $105,568

Fishersville, VA $106,551

Free Union, VA $106,852

Gordonsville, VA $107,972

Greenwood, VA $106,422

Ivy, VA $107,074

Keene, VA $106,467

Keswick, VA $107,285

Locust Dale, VA $108,455

Lovingston, VA $104,436

Lyndhurst, VA $105,223

Montpelier Station, VA $107,998

Nellysford, VA $105,345

North Garden, VA $106,362

Orange, VA $109,054

Palmyra, VA $107,332

Piney River, VA $103,950

Quinque, VA $107,301

Roseland, VA $104,350

Ruckersville, VA $107,257

Schuyler, VA $105,666

Shipman, VA $104,420

Somerset, VA $108,002

Stanardsville, VA $106,944

Troy, VA $107,450

Tyro, VA $104,634

Waynesboro, VA $106,713

White Hall, VA $106,905

Woodberry Forest, VA $108,420

Achilles, VA $106,772

Amelia Court House, VA $108,754

Ark, VA $107,452

Arvonia, VA $106,498

Ashland, VA $109,813

Aylett, VA $109,865

Barhamsville, VA $108,283

Beaumont, VA $108,729

Beaverdam, VA $109,803

Bena, VA $106,742

Bohannon, VA $107,179

Bremo Bluff, VA $107,190

Bruington, VA $109,645

Bumpass, VA $109,637

Cardinal, VA $107,226

Cartersville, VA $108,077

Charles City, VA $108,960

Christchurch, VA $108,071

Church View, VA $108,322

Cobbs Creek, VA $107,524

Columbia, VA $107,796

Crozier, VA $109,454

Cumberland, VA $107,197

Deltaville, VA $107,613

Diggs, VA $107,221

Redwood, VA $104,348

Rich Creek, VA $104,703

Ridgeway, VA $105,433

Riner, VA $104,693

Ripplemead, VA $104,420

Rocky Mount, VA $104,442

Salem, VA $103,932

Sandy Level, VA $104,665

Shawsville, VA $104,252

Spencer, VA $105,408

Staffordsville, VA $104,882

Stanleytown, VA $105,606

Stuart, VA $105,379

Thaxton, VA $104,128

Troutville, VA $104,088

Union Hall, VA $104,460

Vesta, VA $105,246

Villamont, VA $104,076

Vinton, VA $103,881

Wirtz, VA $104,138

Woolwine, VA $105,172

Bristol, VA $101,318

Abingdon, VA $102,821

Andover, VA $102,515

Appalachia, VA $102,515

Bee, VA $103,781

Ben Hur, VA $102,940

Big Stone Gap, VA $101,601

Birchleaf, VA $103,884

Blackwater, VA $101,728

Castlewood, VA $102,025

Cleveland, VA $103,264

Clinchco, VA $103,793

Clintwood, VA $103,675

Coeburn, VA $102,686

Damascus, VA $103,627

Dante, VA $103,269

Davenport, VA $103,984

Dryden, VA $101,934

Duffield, VA $101,071

Dungannon, VA $101,439

East Stone Gap, VA $101,815

Ewing, VA $104,241

Fort Blackmore, VA $100,790

Gate City, VA $100,102

Haysi, VA $104,387

Hiltons, VA $100,339

Honaker, VA $103,840

Jonesville, VA $103,191

Keokee, VA $102,236

Lebanon, VA $102,863

Mc Clure, VA $103,290

Mendota, VA $101,350

Nickelsville, VA $100,925

Nora, VA $103,018

Norton, VA $102,625

Pennington Gap, VA $102,211

Pound, VA $103,050

Rosedale, VA $103,726

Rose Hill, VA $104,059

Saint Charles, VA $102,811

Saint Paul, VA $102,676

Weber City, VA $99,796

Whitetop, VA $104,033

Wise, VA $102,900

Pulaski, VA $105,149

Atkins, VA $104,262

Austinville, VA $105,104

Barren Springs, VA $105,194

Bastian, VA $104,276

Bland, VA $104,521

Broadford, VA $104,168

Cana, VA $105,265

Ceres, VA $104,177

Chilhowie, VA $104,142

Cripple Creek, VA $104,613

Crockett, VA $104,588

Draper, VA $105,062

Dugspur, VA $105,139

Elk Creek, VA $104,539

Emory, VA $103,847

Fancy Gap, VA $105,174

Fries, VA $104,890

Galax, VA $105,061

Glade Spring, VA $103,641

Rural Retreat, VA $104,455

Saltville, VA $104,187

Speedwell, VA $104,523

Sugar Grove, VA $104,286

Tannersville, VA $104,105

Troutdale, VA $104,213

Willis, VA $105,084

Woodlawn, VA $105,126

Wytheville, VA $104,830

Staunton, VA $106,584

Augusta Springs, VA $106,134

Bacova, VA $105,635

Blue Grass, VA $105,677

Brownsburg, VA $105,046

Buena Vista, VA $104,186

Churchville, VA $106,881

Clifton Forge, VA $105,279

Covington, VA $104,708

Craigsville, VA $106,145

Crimora, VA $106,991

Deerfield, VA $106,229

Doe Hill, VA $106,138

Fairfield, VA $104,891

Fort Defiance, VA $107,069

Glen Wilton, VA $104,879

Goshen, VA $105,688

Greenville, VA $105,623

Grottoes, VA $107,089

Head Waters, VA $106,314

Hot Springs, VA $105,341

Iron Gate, VA $105,459

Lexington, VA $105,076

Low Moor, VA $105,213

Mc Dowell, VA $106,180

Middlebrook, VA $105,649

Millboro, VA $105,732

Mint Spring, VA $106,180

Montebello, VA $104,686

Monterey, VA $105,874

Mount Sidney, VA $107,117

Mustoe, VA $106,050

New Hope, VA $107,054

Port Republic, VA $107,032

Raphine, VA $105,173

Rockbridge Baths, VA $105,277

Selma, VA $105,316

Steeles Tavern, VA $105,390

Stuarts Draft, VA $105,784

Swoope, VA $106,396

Verona, VA $107,118

Vesuvius, VA $104,451

Warm Springs, VA $105,668

West Augusta, VA $106,460

Weyers Cave, VA $107,143

Williamsville, VA $106,239

Lynchburg, VA $102,626

Altavista, VA $103,600

Alton, VA $105,864

Amherst, VA $103,324

Appomattox, VA $103,510

Bedford, VA $104,142

Big Island, VA $103,571

Blairs, VA $105,839

Brookneal, VA $104,010

Buffalo Junction, VA $106,199

Callands, VA $105,327

Chatham, VA $105,413

Clifford, VA $103,481

Clover, VA $105,606

Cluster Springs, VA $106,194

Coleman Falls, VA $103,051

Concord, VA $102,768

Crystal Hill, VA $105,443

Danville, VA $105,923

Hillsville, VA $105,265

Carson, VA $109,320

Hiwassee, VA $104,920

Independence, VA $104,555

Annandale, VA $124,404

Burke, VA $123,239

Dumfries, VA $119,631

Dunn Loring, VA $124,564

Fairfax, VA $122,703

Fairfax Station, VA $122,370

Falls Church, VA $124,672

Fort Belvoir, VA $123,165

Great Falls, VA $122,708

Greenway, VA $124,670

Lorton, VA $122,470

Merrifield, VA $124,277

Mc Lean, VA $124,659

West Mclean, VA $124,670

Mount Vernon, VA $123,627

Newington, VA $123,343

Dry Fork, VA $105,634

Brooke, VA $115,272

Evington, VA $103,196

Forest, VA $102,994

Gladstone, VA $103,599

Gladys, VA $103,601

Glasgow, VA $104,264

Goode, VA $103,335

Gretna, VA $104,662

Halifax, VA $105,833

Howardsville, VA $105,664

Hurt, VA $104,077

Java, VA $105,292

Ararat, VA $105,239

Axton, VA $105,564

Bassett, VA $105,488

Belspring, VA $104,940

Bent Mountain, VA $104,050

Blacksburg, VA $104,445

Blue Ridge, VA $104,015

Boones Mill, VA $103,976

Buchanan, VA $104,366

Callaway, VA $104,248

Christiansburg, VA $104,455

Cascade, VA $105,472

Catawba, VA $104,188

Check, VA $104,410

Claudville, VA $105,177

Cloverdale, VA $103,821

Collinsville, VA $105,838

Copper Hill, VA $104,272

Critz, VA $105,345

Daleville, VA $103,927

Dublin, VA $104,995

Eagle Rock, VA $104,667

Eggleston, VA $104,785

Elliston, VA $104,165

Ferrum, VA $104,831

Fieldale, VA $105,687

Fincastle, VA $104,251

Floyd, VA $104,839

Glade Hill, VA $104,373

Glen Lyn, VA $104,451

Goodview, VA $104,003

Hardy, VA $103,960

Henry, VA $104,989

Huddleston, VA $104,346

Keeling, VA $105,734

Chester, VA $109,835

Chesterfield, VA $109,769

Church Road, VA $109,408

Colonial Heights, VA $109,880

Courtland, VA $107,239

Dendron, VA $107,561

Dewitt, VA $109,057

Dinwiddie, VA $109,354

Disputanta, VA $109,444

Dolphin, VA $107,858

Drewryville, VA $107,004

Ebony, VA $106,266

Elberon, VA $107,118

Emporia, VA $107,246

Ford, VA $109,153

Franklin, VA $106,909

Freeman, VA $107,835

Gasburg, VA $106,495

Hopewell, VA $109,653

Ivor, VA $107,081

Jarratt, VA $108,172

Lawrenceville, VA $107,459

Mc Kenney, VA $108,771

Meredithville, VA $107,303

Newsoms, VA $106,556

Prince George, VA $109,756

Rawlings, VA $108,352

Sedley, VA $107,383

Skippers, VA $106,818

Spring Grove, VA $108,143

Stony Creek, VA $108,765

Surry, VA $106,855

Sussex, VA $108,521

Sutherland, VA $109,665

Valentines, VA $106,594

Wakefield, VA $107,520

Warfield, VA $108,440

Waverly, VA $108,366

White Plains, VA $106,536

Wilsons, VA $108,829

Yale, VA $108,081

Zuni, VA $107,040

Claremont, VA $108,288

Farmville, VA $106,257

Baskerville, VA $106,083

Indian Valley, VA $104,992

Mc Coy, VA $104,764

Martinsville, VA $105,664

Meadows Of Dan, VA $105,273

Moneta, VA $104,175

Montvale, VA $104,174

Narrows, VA $104,766

Newbern, VA $104,857

New Castle, VA $104,257

Newport, VA $104,495

New River, VA $105,146

Oriskany, VA $104,460

Paint Bank, VA $104,296

Parrott, VA $104,814

Patrick Springs, VA $105,465

Pearisburg, VA $104,870

Pembroke, VA $104,867

Penhook, VA $104,719

Pilot, VA $104,493

Pittsville, VA $104,667

Radford, VA $105,028

Long Island, VA $103,994

Lowry, VA $103,531

Lynch Station, VA $104,006

Madison Heights, VA $102,629

Monroe, VA $103,140

Naruna, VA $103,681

Nathalie, VA $104,934

Natural Bridge, VA $104,593

Natural Bridge Station, VA $104,143

Nelson, VA $106,356

Norwood, VA $103,997

Ringgold, VA $105,772

Rustburg, VA $102,865

Scottsburg, VA $105,977

Scottsville, VA $106,550

South Boston, VA $106,070

Spout Spring, VA $103,054

Sutherlin, VA $105,781

Sweet Briar, VA $102,932

Vernon Hill, VA $105,657

Virgilina, VA $106,103

Wingina, VA $104,613

Amonate, VA $104,380

Bandy, VA $104,152

Big Rock, VA $104,718

Bishop, VA $104,162

Bluefield, VA $104,484

Boissevain, VA $104,228

Breaks, VA $104,547

Burkes Garden, VA $104,268

Cedar Bluff, VA $104,421

Doran, VA $104,850

Falls Mills, VA $104,228

Grundy, VA $104,893

Horsepen, VA $104,203

Hurley, VA $104,354

Jewell Ridge, VA $104,421

Keen Mountain, VA $104,829

Mavisdale, VA $104,431

Maxie, VA $104,739

North Tazewell, VA $104,405

Oakwood, VA $104,888

Pilgrims Knob, VA $104,602

Pocahontas, VA $104,262

Pounding Mill, VA $104,567

Raven, VA $104,801

Red Ash, VA $104,898

Richlands, VA $104,838

Rowe, VA $104,470

Shortt Gap, VA $104,703

Swords Creek, VA $104,439

Tazewell, VA $104,241

Vansant, VA $104,442

Whitewood, VA $104,454

Wolford, VA $104,472

Boydton, VA $106,310

Bracey, VA $106,582

Brodnax, VA $106,993

Buckingham, VA $105,120

Burkeville, VA $106,746

Charlotte Court House, VA $105,217

Chase City, VA $105,762

Clarksville, VA $106,498

Crewe, VA $107,427

Cullen, VA $104,904

Dillwyn, VA $106,169

Drakes Branch, VA $105,751

Dundas, VA $107,324

Evergreen, VA $103,610

Fort Mitchell, VA $105,750

Green Bay, VA $106,157

Hampden Sydney, VA $106,418

Kenbridge, VA $106,750

Keysville, VA $105,741

La Crosse, VA $106,419

Lunenburg, VA $105,941

Meherrin, VA $105,952

Nottoway, VA $107,263

Pamplin, VA $104,553

Phenix, VA $104,080

Prospect, VA $105,209

Randolph, VA $105,388

Red House, VA $103,776

Red Oak, VA $105,898

Rice, VA $106,882

Saxe, VA $105,669

Skipwith, VA $105,973

South Hill, VA $106,379

Victoria, VA $106,315

Wylliesburg, VA $105,804

Roanoke, VA $103,747

Wachapreague, VA $107,725

Wardtown, VA $107,515

Wattsville, VA $107,826

Willis Wharf, VA $107,693

Windsor, VA $106,776

Withams, VA $107,741

Norfolk, VA $106,228

Newport News, VA $106,465

Fort Eustis, VA $106,507

Hampton, VA $106,531

Fort Monroe, VA $106,472

Poquoson, VA $106,496

Yorktown, VA $106,622

Lackey, VA $106,665

Seaford, VA $106,536

Portsmouth, VA $106,257

Fort Lee, VA $109,874

Petersburg, VA $109,874

Virginia State University, VA $109,874

Alberta, VA $107,703

Ammon, VA $109,146

Blackstone, VA $108,223

Boykins, VA $106,683

Branchville, VA $106,429

Capron, VA $107,208

Round Hill, VA $115,190

Catharpin, VA $119,506

Delaplane, VA $113,985

Ashburn, VA $120,001

Chantilly, VA $121,264

Gainesville, VA $118,533

Hamilton, VA $116,743

Lincoln, VA $116,628

Sterling, VA $121,461

Haymarket, VA $118,420

Herndon, VA $121,908

Leesburg, VA $118,115

Lovettsville, VA $115,498

Nokesville, VA $118,679

Upperville, VA $114,362

Warrenton, VA $114,778

Reston, VA $122,609

Waterford, VA $116,550

The Plains, VA $116,879

Doswell, VA $109,850

Dutton, VA $107,502

Fork Union, VA $107,520

Foster, VA $107,155

Glen Allen, VA $110,098

Gloucester, VA $107,387

Gloucester Point, VA $106,737

Goochland, VA $108,897

Grimstead, VA $107,425

Gum Spring, VA $108,897

Gwynn, VA $107,423

Hadensville, VA $108,727

Hallieford, VA $107,392

Hanover, VA $109,872

Hardyville, VA $107,711

Hartfield, VA $107,748

Hayes, VA $106,805

Henrico, VA $110,180

Hudgins, VA $107,341

Jamaica, VA $108,682

Jamestown, VA $107,050

Jetersville, VA $107,507

Kents Store, VA $107,761

King And Queen Court House, VA $108,846

King William, VA $109,410

Lanexa, VA $108,677

Lightfoot, VA $107,575

Little Plymouth, VA $108,709

Locust Hill, VA $108,071

Louisa, VA $108,879

Macon, VA $109,003

Maidens, VA $109,312

Manakin Sabot, VA $109,670

Mannboro, VA $108,957

Manquin, VA $109,729

Maryus, VA $106,752

Mascot, VA $108,389

Mathews, VA $107,218

Burgess, VA $109,077

Accomac, VA $107,640

Assawoman, VA $107,683

Atlantic, VA $107,828

Battery Park, VA $106,480

Belle Haven, VA $107,577

Birdsnest, VA $107,375

Bloxom, VA $107,805

Cape Charles, VA $107,228

Capeville, VA $107,249

Carrollton, VA $106,468

Carrsville, VA $106,953

Cheriton, VA $107,238

Chesapeake, VA $106,507

Chincoteague Island, VA $107,897

Wallops Island, VA $107,818

Craddockville, VA $107,594

Davis Wharf, VA $107,572

Eastville, VA $107,279

Exmore, VA $107,531

Franktown, VA $107,411

Greenbackville, VA $108,141

Greenbush, VA $107,832

Hacksneck, VA $107,533

Hallwood, VA $107,776

Harborton, VA $107,797

Horntown, VA $107,959

Oak Hall, VA $107,737

Isle Of Wight, VA $106,707

Jamesville, VA $107,472

Jenkins Bridge, VA $107,793

Keller, VA $107,664

Locustville, VA $107,659

Machipongo, VA $107,358

Mappsville, VA $107,752

Marionville, VA $107,357

Mears, VA $107,696

Melfa, VA $107,677

Modest Town, VA $107,956

Nassawadox, VA $107,469

Nelsonia, VA $107,964

New Church, VA $107,924

Onancock, VA $107,768

Onley, VA $107,649

Oyster, VA $107,263

Painter, VA $107,598

Parksley, VA $107,827

Pungoteague, VA $107,643

Quinby, VA $107,360

Rescue, VA $106,474

Sanford, VA $107,942

Saxis, VA $107,959

Seaview, VA $107,240

Smithfield, VA $106,590

Suffolk, VA $106,541

Tangier, VA $108,226

Tasley, VA $107,880

Temperanceville, VA $107,776

Townsend, VA $107,262

Virginia Beach, VA $107,926

Dulles, VA $122,643

Aldie, VA $118,772

Amissville, VA $112,993

Arcola, VA $119,962

Manassas, VA $120,159

Marshall, VA $114,651

Middleburg, VA $116,759

Catlett, VA $117,307

Centreville, VA $120,644

Clifton, VA $121,661

Orlean, VA $113,618

Paeonian Springs, VA $117,302

Paris, VA $113,618

Philomont, VA $116,413

Purcellville, VA $115,550

Bluemont, VA $114,004

Bristow, VA $119,227

Broad Run, VA $117,106

Calverton, VA $116,840

Casanova, VA $117,036

Rectortown, VA $114,509

Mechanicsville, VA $109,958

Midlothian, VA $109,792

Millers Tavern, VA $109,946

Mineral, VA $109,550

Moon, VA $107,265

Moseley, VA $109,426

New Canton, VA $107,055

New Kent, VA $109,357

New Point, VA $106,995

Newtown, VA $110,283

Norge, VA $107,734

North, VA $107,359

Oilville, VA $109,452

Onemo, VA $107,130

Ordinary, VA $106,897

Port Haywood, VA $106,980

Powhatan, VA $109,089

Providence Forge, VA $109,169

Quinton, VA $109,728

Rockville, VA $109,575

Ruthville, VA $108,943

Saint Stephens Church, VA $109,932

Saluda, VA $108,113

Sandston, VA $109,983

Sandy Hook, VA $108,875

Schley, VA $107,151

Severn, VA $106,809

Shacklefords, VA $108,171

State Farm, VA $109,365

Stevensville, VA $109,104

Studley, VA $109,950

Susan, VA $107,023

Toano, VA $108,071

Topping, VA $107,975

Trevilians, VA $108,811

Richmond, VA $110,209

Urbanna, VA $108,489

Wake, VA $107,812

Walkerton, VA $109,259

Ware Neck, VA $107,194

Water View, VA $108,466

West Point, VA $108,839

White Marsh, VA $107,016

Wicomico, VA $106,827

Williamsburg, VA $107,011

Woods Cross Roads, VA $107,400

Montpelier, VA $109,411

Oakton, VA $122,987

Occoquan, VA $122,081

Quantico, VA $118,024

Springfield, VA $124,081

Triangle, VA $118,877

Vienna, VA $124,080

Woodbridge, VA $121,199

Arlington, VA $124,705

Fort Myer, VA $124,708

Mattaponi, VA $108,434

Dhs, VA $124,706

Fort Valley, VA $107,813

Star Tannery, VA $106,759

Stephens City, VA $110,841

Stephenson, VA $110,915

Toms Brook, VA $107,753

White Post, VA $111,795

Woodstock, VA $106,863

Culpeper, VA $110,392

Aroda, VA $107,688

Banco, VA $108,053

Bealeton, VA $114,289

Boston, VA $110,100

Brandy Station, VA $112,327

Brightwood, VA $108,602

Castleton, VA $111,310

Elkwood, VA $112,180

Etlan, VA $108,352

Goldvein, VA $114,794

Graves Mill, VA $107,541

Haywood, VA $108,574

Hood, VA $106,864

Jeffersonton, VA $113,580

Leon, VA $109,061

Lignum, VA $111,532

Madison, VA $107,532

Midland, VA $115,427

Mitchells, VA $109,512

Oakpark, VA $108,214

Pratts, VA $107,520

Radiant, VA $107,918

Rapidan, VA $108,892

Remington, VA $113,380

Reva, VA $109,181

Richardsville, VA $112,463

Rixeyville, VA $112,172

Rochelle, VA $107,487

Somerville, VA $115,648

Sperryville, VA $109,075

Stevensburg, VA $111,755

Sumerduck, VA $113,411

Syria, VA $107,126

Viewtown, VA $112,246

Washington, VA $110,989

Wolftown, VA $106,872

Woodville, VA $110,152

Harrisonburg, VA $107,308

Basye, VA $106,451

Bergton, VA $106,122

Bridgewater, VA $107,108

Broadway, VA $106,777

Criders, VA $106,312

Dayton, VA $106,741

Edinburg, VA $106,632

Elkton, VA $106,953

Alexandria, VA $124,692

Fredericksburg, VA $112,981

Bowling Green, VA $110,788

Burr Hill, VA $110,802

Callao, VA $110,164

Caret, VA $111,478

Center Cross, VA $109,581

Champlain, VA $111,223

Coles Point, VA $111,640

Colonial Beach, VA $112,267

Corbin, VA $111,573

Dahlgren, VA $115,949

Dogue, VA $112,192

Dunnsville, VA $109,975

Edwardsville, VA $109,218

Farnham, VA $109,541

Garrisonville, VA $116,900

Hague, VA $110,832

Hartwood, VA $113,307

Haynesville, VA $110,741

Heathsville, VA $109,117

Hustle, VA $111,290

Irvington, VA $108,242

Jersey, VA $112,346

Kilmarnock, VA $108,334

King George, VA $114,099

Kinsale, VA $110,618

Ladysmith, VA $110,148

Lancaster, VA $108,599

Laneview, VA $108,863

Lively, VA $108,700

Locust Grove, VA $110,833

Loretto, VA $111,310

Lottsburg, VA $109,958

Merry Point, VA $108,429

Milford, VA $110,380

Mollusk, VA $108,468

Montross, VA $111,557

Morattico, VA $109,032

Mount Holly, VA $111,186

Ninde, VA $114,353

Nuttsville, VA $108,924

Oldhams, VA $110,529

Ophelia, VA $109,135

Partlow, VA $111,104

Port Royal, VA $111,282

Rappahannock Academy, VA $111,303

Reedville, VA $109,053

Rhoadesville, VA $109,788

Rollins Fork, VA $112,263

Fulks Run, VA $106,511

Hinton, VA $106,412

Keezletown, VA $106,931

Lacey Spring, VA $106,984

Linville, VA $106,929

Luray, VA $107,272

Mc Gaheysville, VA $107,054

Mount Crawford, VA $107,058

Mount Jackson, VA $106,708

Mount Solon, VA $106,722

New Market, VA $106,955

Orkney Springs, VA $106,478

Penn Laird, VA $107,102

Quicksburg, VA $106,814

Pleasant Valley, VA $107,044

Shenandoah, VA $106,991

Singers Glen, VA $106,922

Stanley, VA $107,000

Timberville, VA $106,973

Charlottesville, VA $107,164

Afton, VA $105,977

Arrington, VA $103,870

Barboursville, VA $107,581

Batesville, VA $106,909

Covesville, VA $105,986

Crozet, VA $106,960

Dyke, VA $106,907

Ruby, VA $116,342

Geophysicist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Geophysicist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$103,511

Average $114,042/year

$123,010

$8,626

Average $9,503/month

$10,251

$1,991

Average $2,193/week

$2,366

$50

Average $55/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,010	$10,251	$2,366	$59
Average	$114,042	$9,503	$2,193	$55
25th Percentile	$103,511	$8,626	$1,991	$50

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