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 $100,260 for beginners, reaching about $143,450 at mid-level, and approach $194,714 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 $125,421, California $124,946, Massachusetts $123,280. 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: $192,120; Geophysicist V: $192,112; Specialist Geophysicist: $156,400; Geophysicist IV: $156,306.

Geophysicist Salary in Virginia

How much does a Geophysicist make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Geophysicist in Virginia is $114,071 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): $131,212
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,545 to $123,043
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,961

10% $93,961

50% (Median) $114,071

90% $131,212

Geophysicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,043	$10,254	$2,366	$59
Average	$114,071	$9,506	$2,194	$55
25th Percentile	$103,545	$8,629	$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): $100,260
Early Career (1-2 years): $112,202
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,450
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,423
Expert (over 8 years): $194,714

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Geophysicist I	less than 1 year	$100,260
Geophysicist	1-2 years	$112,202
Geophysicist III	2-4 years	$143,450
Geophysicist IV	5-8 years	$158,423
Geophysicist V	over 8 years	$194,714

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: $125,421.
California: $124,946.
Massachusetts: $123,280.

District of Columbia $125,421 California $124,946 Massachusetts $123,280 Washington $122,827 New Jersey $122,782 Alaska $122,623 Connecticut $121,060 New York $120,426

Hawaii $118,398 Rhode Island $117,447 Maryland $116,801 Minnesota $115,917 Colorado $115,578 Illinois $115,464 Oregon $115,034 Delaware $114,717

New Hampshire $114,517 Virginia $114,071 Pennsylvania $112,768 Nevada $112,111 North Dakota $111,896 Michigan $111,556 Wisconsin $111,432 Vermont $111,182

Texas $110,491 Maine $110,446 Arizona $110,378 Ohio $110,299 Georgia $109,257 Indiana $108,736 Wyoming $108,634 Utah $108,475

Iowa $108,407 Kansas $107,863 Louisiana $107,705 North Carolina $107,648 Missouri $107,625 Florida $107,184 Montana $106,946 Nebraska $106,719

Kentucky $106,595 South Carolina $106,141 Tennessee $105,858 Idaho $105,745 New Mexico $104,918 Oklahoma $104,737 Alabama $104,068 South Dakota $102,947

Arkansas $102,335 West Virginia $102,007 Mississippi $101,021

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: $104,907
Lambsburg: $105,130
Laurel Fork: $105,248

Ivanhoe, VA $104,907

Lambsburg, VA $105,130

Laurel Fork, VA $105,248

Marion, VA $104,360

Max Meadows, VA $105,073

Meadowview, VA $103,419

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $104,258

Rocky Gap, VA $104,315

Ruther Glen, VA $110,038

Sealston, VA $112,885

Sharps, VA $109,555

Spotsylvania, VA $111,067

Sparta, VA $110,485

Stafford, VA $116,145

Stratford, VA $111,698

Tappahannock, VA $110,232

Thornburg, VA $111,432

Unionville, VA $109,624

Village, VA $110,094

Warsaw, VA $110,485

Weems, VA $108,316

Sandy Point, VA $110,628

White Stone, VA $108,015

Wicomico Church, VA $108,802

Woodford, VA $110,977

Zacata, VA $111,352

Winchester, VA $110,829

Bentonville, VA $109,879

Berryville, VA $112,427

Boyce, VA $112,632

Brucetown, VA $110,903

Chester Gap, VA $111,976

Clear Brook, VA $110,345

Cross Junction, VA $106,766

Fishers Hill, VA $108,301

Flint Hill, VA $111,369

Front Royal, VA $111,434

Gore, VA $107,364

Hume, VA $112,875

Huntly, VA $111,556

Strasburg, VA $107,878

Linden, VA $113,149

Markham, VA $113,124

Maurertown, VA $106,411

Middletown, VA $109,985

Millwood, VA $112,432

Rileyville, VA $108,648

Earlysville, VA $107,056

Esmont, VA $106,066

Faber, VA $105,595

Fishersville, VA $106,579

Free Union, VA $106,879

Gordonsville, VA $107,999

Greenwood, VA $106,450

Ivy, VA $107,101

Keene, VA $106,494

Keswick, VA $107,313

Locust Dale, VA $108,483

Lovingston, VA $104,463

Lyndhurst, VA $105,250

Montpelier Station, VA $108,025

Nellysford, VA $105,372

North Garden, VA $106,390

Orange, VA $109,082

Palmyra, VA $107,359

Piney River, VA $103,977

Quinque, VA $107,329

Roseland, VA $104,377

Ruckersville, VA $107,284

Schuyler, VA $105,693

Shipman, VA $104,447

Somerset, VA $108,030

Stanardsville, VA $106,972

Troy, VA $107,477

Tyro, VA $104,661

Waynesboro, VA $106,741

White Hall, VA $106,932

Woodberry Forest, VA $108,448

Achilles, VA $106,800

Amelia Court House, VA $108,782

Ark, VA $107,479

Arvonia, VA $106,525

Ashland, VA $109,841

Aylett, VA $109,893

Barhamsville, VA $108,311

Beaumont, VA $108,757

Beaverdam, VA $109,831

Bena, VA $106,769

Bohannon, VA $107,206

Bremo Bluff, VA $107,218

Bruington, VA $109,673

Bumpass, VA $109,666

Cardinal, VA $107,254

Cartersville, VA $108,105

Charles City, VA $108,988

Christchurch, VA $108,099

Church View, VA $108,349

Cobbs Creek, VA $107,552

Columbia, VA $107,824

Crozier, VA $109,482

Cumberland, VA $107,224

Deltaville, VA $107,640

Diggs, VA $107,248

Redwood, VA $104,374

Rich Creek, VA $104,730

Ridgeway, VA $105,460

Riner, VA $104,720

Ripplemead, VA $104,447

Rocky Mount, VA $104,468

Salem, VA $103,959

Sandy Level, VA $104,692

Shawsville, VA $104,279

Spencer, VA $105,435

Staffordsville, VA $104,909

Stanleytown, VA $105,633

Stuart, VA $105,406

Thaxton, VA $104,155

Troutville, VA $104,115

Union Hall, VA $104,486

Vesta, VA $105,273

Villamont, VA $104,102

Vinton, VA $103,908

Wirtz, VA $104,165

Woolwine, VA $105,199

Bristol, VA $101,344

Abingdon, VA $102,847

Andover, VA $102,542

Appalachia, VA $102,542

Bee, VA $103,808

Ben Hur, VA $102,966

Big Stone Gap, VA $101,627

Birchleaf, VA $103,911

Blackwater, VA $101,754

Castlewood, VA $102,051

Cleveland, VA $103,290

Clinchco, VA $103,819

Clintwood, VA $103,701

Coeburn, VA $102,713

Damascus, VA $103,654

Dante, VA $103,296

Davenport, VA $104,011

Dryden, VA $101,960

Duffield, VA $101,097

Dungannon, VA $101,465

East Stone Gap, VA $101,841

Ewing, VA $104,268

Fort Blackmore, VA $100,816

Gate City, VA $100,128

Haysi, VA $104,414

Hiltons, VA $100,364

Honaker, VA $103,867

Jonesville, VA $103,218

Keokee, VA $102,262

Lebanon, VA $102,889

Mc Clure, VA $103,316

Mendota, VA $101,376

Nickelsville, VA $100,951

Nora, VA $103,044

Norton, VA $102,651

Pennington Gap, VA $102,237

Pound, VA $103,076

Rosedale, VA $103,752

Rose Hill, VA $104,085

Saint Charles, VA $102,837

Saint Paul, VA $102,702

Weber City, VA $99,822

Whitetop, VA $104,059

Wise, VA $102,927

Pulaski, VA $105,176

Atkins, VA $104,288

Austinville, VA $105,131

Barren Springs, VA $105,221

Bastian, VA $104,303

Bland, VA $104,548

Broadford, VA $104,194

Cana, VA $105,292

Ceres, VA $104,203

Chilhowie, VA $104,168

Cripple Creek, VA $104,639

Crockett, VA $104,614

Draper, VA $105,089

Dugspur, VA $105,166

Elk Creek, VA $104,566

Emory, VA $103,874

Fancy Gap, VA $105,201

Fries, VA $104,917

Galax, VA $105,088

Glade Spring, VA $103,667

Rural Retreat, VA $104,482

Saltville, VA $104,213

Speedwell, VA $104,550

Sugar Grove, VA $104,313

Tannersville, VA $104,132

Troutdale, VA $104,240

Willis, VA $105,111

Woodlawn, VA $105,153

Wytheville, VA $104,857

Staunton, VA $106,612

Augusta Springs, VA $106,161

Bacova, VA $105,662

Blue Grass, VA $105,704

Brownsburg, VA $105,073

Buena Vista, VA $104,212

Churchville, VA $106,908

Clifton Forge, VA $105,305

Covington, VA $104,735

Craigsville, VA $106,172

Crimora, VA $107,018

Deerfield, VA $106,256

Doe Hill, VA $106,165

Fairfield, VA $104,918

Fort Defiance, VA $107,096

Glen Wilton, VA $104,906

Goshen, VA $105,716

Greenville, VA $105,650

Grottoes, VA $107,117

Head Waters, VA $106,341

Hot Springs, VA $105,368

Iron Gate, VA $105,486

Lexington, VA $105,103

Low Moor, VA $105,240

Mc Dowell, VA $106,207

Middlebrook, VA $105,676

Millboro, VA $105,759

Mint Spring, VA $106,207

Montebello, VA $104,713

Monterey, VA $105,901

Mount Sidney, VA $107,144

Mustoe, VA $106,077

New Hope, VA $107,082

Port Republic, VA $107,059

Raphine, VA $105,200

Rockbridge Baths, VA $105,304

Selma, VA $105,343

Steeles Tavern, VA $105,417

Stuarts Draft, VA $105,811

Swoope, VA $106,424

Verona, VA $107,145

Vesuvius, VA $104,477

Warm Springs, VA $105,695

West Augusta, VA $106,487

Weyers Cave, VA $107,170

Williamsville, VA $106,266

Lynchburg, VA $102,653

Altavista, VA $103,627

Alton, VA $105,891

Amherst, VA $103,350

Appomattox, VA $103,536

Bedford, VA $104,168

Big Island, VA $103,597

Blairs, VA $105,866

Brookneal, VA $104,037

Buffalo Junction, VA $106,226

Callands, VA $105,354

Chatham, VA $105,440

Clifford, VA $103,508

Clover, VA $105,633

Cluster Springs, VA $106,221

Coleman Falls, VA $103,077

Concord, VA $102,794

Crystal Hill, VA $105,470

Danville, VA $105,950

Hillsville, VA $105,292

Carson, VA $109,348

Hiwassee, VA $104,946

Independence, VA $104,582

Annandale, VA $124,436

Burke, VA $123,270

Dumfries, VA $119,661

Dunn Loring, VA $124,596

Fairfax, VA $122,734

Fairfax Station, VA $122,401

Falls Church, VA $124,704

Fort Belvoir, VA $123,197

Great Falls, VA $122,739

Greenway, VA $124,702

Lorton, VA $122,501

Merrifield, VA $124,309

Mc Lean, VA $124,691

West Mclean, VA $124,702

Mount Vernon, VA $123,659

Newington, VA $123,374

Dry Fork, VA $105,661

Brooke, VA $115,301

Evington, VA $103,222

Forest, VA $103,021

Gladstone, VA $103,626

Gladys, VA $103,628

Glasgow, VA $104,291

Goode, VA $103,362

Gretna, VA $104,689

Halifax, VA $105,861

Howardsville, VA $105,691

Hurt, VA $104,104

Java, VA $105,319

Ararat, VA $105,266

Axton, VA $105,591

Bassett, VA $105,515

Belspring, VA $104,967

Bent Mountain, VA $104,076

Blacksburg, VA $104,472

Blue Ridge, VA $104,041

Boones Mill, VA $104,003

Buchanan, VA $104,392

Callaway, VA $104,275

Christiansburg, VA $104,482

Cascade, VA $105,499

Catawba, VA $104,215

Check, VA $104,437

Claudville, VA $105,204

Cloverdale, VA $103,848

Collinsville, VA $105,865

Copper Hill, VA $104,298

Critz, VA $105,372

Daleville, VA $103,954

Dublin, VA $105,022

Eagle Rock, VA $104,694

Eggleston, VA $104,812

Elliston, VA $104,192

Ferrum, VA $104,858

Fieldale, VA $105,714

Fincastle, VA $104,278

Floyd, VA $104,866

Glade Hill, VA $104,399

Glen Lyn, VA $104,477

Goodview, VA $104,030

Hardy, VA $103,987

Henry, VA $105,016

Huddleston, VA $104,373

Keeling, VA $105,761

Chester, VA $109,863

Chesterfield, VA $109,797

Church Road, VA $109,436

Colonial Heights, VA $109,908

Courtland, VA $107,266

Dendron, VA $107,588

Dewitt, VA $109,084

Dinwiddie, VA $109,382

Disputanta, VA $109,472

Dolphin, VA $107,886

Drewryville, VA $107,032

Ebony, VA $106,293

Elberon, VA $107,145

Emporia, VA $107,273

Ford, VA $109,181

Franklin, VA $106,937

Freeman, VA $107,862

Gasburg, VA $106,522

Hopewell, VA $109,681

Ivor, VA $107,109

Jarratt, VA $108,200

Lawrenceville, VA $107,486

Mc Kenney, VA $108,799

Meredithville, VA $107,331

Newsoms, VA $106,583

Prince George, VA $109,785

Rawlings, VA $108,380

Sedley, VA $107,410

Skippers, VA $106,845

Spring Grove, VA $108,170

Stony Creek, VA $108,793

Surry, VA $106,882

Sussex, VA $108,549

Sutherland, VA $109,693

Valentines, VA $106,622

Wakefield, VA $107,547

Warfield, VA $108,468

Waverly, VA $108,393

White Plains, VA $106,563

Wilsons, VA $108,857

Yale, VA $108,109

Zuni, VA $107,067

Claremont, VA $108,315

Farmville, VA $106,284

Baskerville, VA $106,110

Indian Valley, VA $105,019

Mc Coy, VA $104,791

Martinsville, VA $105,691

Meadows Of Dan, VA $105,300

Moneta, VA $104,202

Montvale, VA $104,201

Narrows, VA $104,792

Newbern, VA $104,884

New Castle, VA $104,284

Newport, VA $104,522

New River, VA $105,173

Oriskany, VA $104,486

Paint Bank, VA $104,322

Parrott, VA $104,841

Patrick Springs, VA $105,492

Pearisburg, VA $104,897

Pembroke, VA $104,894

Penhook, VA $104,746

Pilot, VA $104,519

Pittsville, VA $104,694

Radford, VA $105,055

Long Island, VA $104,021

Lowry, VA $103,558

Lynch Station, VA $104,032

Madison Heights, VA $102,655

Monroe, VA $103,167

Naruna, VA $103,707

Nathalie, VA $104,961

Natural Bridge, VA $104,620

Natural Bridge Station, VA $104,169

Nelson, VA $106,383

Norwood, VA $104,023

Ringgold, VA $105,799

Rustburg, VA $102,892

Scottsburg, VA $106,004

Scottsville, VA $106,578

South Boston, VA $106,097

Spout Spring, VA $103,081

Sutherlin, VA $105,808

Sweet Briar, VA $102,958

Vernon Hill, VA $105,684

Virgilina, VA $106,130

Wingina, VA $104,639

Amonate, VA $104,407

Bandy, VA $104,178

Big Rock, VA $104,745

Bishop, VA $104,189

Bluefield, VA $104,510

Boissevain, VA $104,254

Breaks, VA $104,574

Burkes Garden, VA $104,295

Cedar Bluff, VA $104,448

Doran, VA $104,877

Falls Mills, VA $104,254

Grundy, VA $104,920

Horsepen, VA $104,229

Hurley, VA $104,381

Jewell Ridge, VA $104,448

Keen Mountain, VA $104,856

Mavisdale, VA $104,458

Maxie, VA $104,766

North Tazewell, VA $104,432

Oakwood, VA $104,915

Pilgrims Knob, VA $104,629

Pocahontas, VA $104,288

Pounding Mill, VA $104,594

Raven, VA $104,827

Red Ash, VA $104,925

Richlands, VA $104,865

Rowe, VA $104,497

Shortt Gap, VA $104,730

Swords Creek, VA $104,466

Tazewell, VA $104,268

Vansant, VA $104,468

Whitewood, VA $104,481

Wolford, VA $104,499

Boydton, VA $106,337

Bracey, VA $106,609

Brodnax, VA $107,021

Buckingham, VA $105,147

Burkeville, VA $106,774

Charlotte Court House, VA $105,244

Chase City, VA $105,789

Clarksville, VA $106,525

Crewe, VA $107,454

Cullen, VA $104,931

Dillwyn, VA $106,196

Drakes Branch, VA $105,778

Dundas, VA $107,351

Evergreen, VA $103,637

Fort Mitchell, VA $105,777

Green Bay, VA $106,185

Hampden Sydney, VA $106,445

Kenbridge, VA $106,777

Keysville, VA $105,768

La Crosse, VA $106,446

Lunenburg, VA $105,968

Meherrin, VA $105,979

Nottoway, VA $107,290

Pamplin, VA $104,579

Phenix, VA $104,107

Prospect, VA $105,236

Randolph, VA $105,415

Red House, VA $103,802

Red Oak, VA $105,925

Rice, VA $106,910

Saxe, VA $105,696

Skipwith, VA $106,000

South Hill, VA $106,407

Victoria, VA $106,342

Wylliesburg, VA $105,831

Roanoke, VA $103,774

Wachapreague, VA $107,752

Wardtown, VA $107,543

Wattsville, VA $107,853

Willis Wharf, VA $107,721

Windsor, VA $106,803

Withams, VA $107,768

Norfolk, VA $106,255

Newport News, VA $106,493

Fort Eustis, VA $106,535

Hampton, VA $106,558

Fort Monroe, VA $106,499

Poquoson, VA $106,523

Yorktown, VA $106,649

Lackey, VA $106,692

Seaford, VA $106,563

Portsmouth, VA $106,284

Fort Lee, VA $109,902

Petersburg, VA $109,902

Virginia State University, VA $109,902

Alberta, VA $107,731

Ammon, VA $109,174

Blackstone, VA $108,251

Boykins, VA $106,710

Branchville, VA $106,456

Capron, VA $107,236

Round Hill, VA $115,220

Catharpin, VA $119,537

Delaplane, VA $114,014

Ashburn, VA $120,032

Chantilly, VA $121,295

Gainesville, VA $118,564

Hamilton, VA $116,773

Lincoln, VA $116,658

Sterling, VA $121,492

Haymarket, VA $118,450

Herndon, VA $121,939

Leesburg, VA $118,146

Lovettsville, VA $115,528

Nokesville, VA $118,710

Upperville, VA $114,392

Warrenton, VA $114,807

Reston, VA $122,640

Waterford, VA $116,580

The Plains, VA $116,909

Doswell, VA $109,879

Dutton, VA $107,529

Fork Union, VA $107,547

Foster, VA $107,183

Glen Allen, VA $110,127

Gloucester, VA $107,415

Gloucester Point, VA $106,765

Goochland, VA $108,925

Grimstead, VA $107,452

Gum Spring, VA $108,925

Gwynn, VA $107,451

Hadensville, VA $108,755

Hallieford, VA $107,419

Hanover, VA $109,900

Hardyville, VA $107,739

Hartfield, VA $107,776

Hayes, VA $106,832

Henrico, VA $110,208

Hudgins, VA $107,368

Jamaica, VA $108,709

Jamestown, VA $107,077

Jetersville, VA $107,535

Kents Store, VA $107,789

King And Queen Court House, VA $108,874

King William, VA $109,438

Lanexa, VA $108,705

Lightfoot, VA $107,603

Little Plymouth, VA $108,737

Locust Hill, VA $108,099

Louisa, VA $108,907

Macon, VA $109,031

Maidens, VA $109,340

Manakin Sabot, VA $109,698

Mannboro, VA $108,985

Manquin, VA $109,757

Maryus, VA $106,779

Mascot, VA $108,417

Mathews, VA $107,246

Burgess, VA $109,105

Accomac, VA $107,667

Assawoman, VA $107,710

Atlantic, VA $107,855

Battery Park, VA $106,507

Belle Haven, VA $107,605

Birdsnest, VA $107,402

Bloxom, VA $107,833

Cape Charles, VA $107,255

Capeville, VA $107,277

Carrollton, VA $106,495

Carrsville, VA $106,981

Cheriton, VA $107,265

Chesapeake, VA $106,535

Chincoteague Island, VA $107,924

Wallops Island, VA $107,845

Craddockville, VA $107,622

Davis Wharf, VA $107,599

Eastville, VA $107,306

Exmore, VA $107,559

Franktown, VA $107,439

Greenbackville, VA $108,169

Greenbush, VA $107,860

Hacksneck, VA $107,561

Hallwood, VA $107,803

Harborton, VA $107,825

Horntown, VA $107,987

Oak Hall, VA $107,765

Isle Of Wight, VA $106,734

Jamesville, VA $107,500

Jenkins Bridge, VA $107,820

Keller, VA $107,691

Locustville, VA $107,687

Machipongo, VA $107,385

Mappsville, VA $107,779

Marionville, VA $107,384

Mears, VA $107,724

Melfa, VA $107,705

Modest Town, VA $107,983

Nassawadox, VA $107,496

Nelsonia, VA $107,991

New Church, VA $107,952

Onancock, VA $107,795

Onley, VA $107,676

Oyster, VA $107,290

Painter, VA $107,625

Parksley, VA $107,854

Pungoteague, VA $107,671

Quinby, VA $107,388

Rescue, VA $106,502

Sanford, VA $107,970

Saxis, VA $107,987

Seaview, VA $107,267

Smithfield, VA $106,617

Suffolk, VA $106,569

Tangier, VA $108,254

Tasley, VA $107,907

Temperanceville, VA $107,803

Townsend, VA $107,289

Virginia Beach, VA $107,954

Dulles, VA $122,674

Aldie, VA $118,803

Amissville, VA $113,022

Arcola, VA $119,993

Manassas, VA $120,190

Marshall, VA $114,680

Middleburg, VA $116,788

Catlett, VA $117,337

Centreville, VA $120,675

Clifton, VA $121,692

Orlean, VA $113,647

Paeonian Springs, VA $117,332

Paris, VA $113,647

Philomont, VA $116,443

Purcellville, VA $115,580

Bluemont, VA $114,034

Bristow, VA $119,258

Broad Run, VA $117,136

Calverton, VA $116,870

Casanova, VA $117,066

Rectortown, VA $114,539

Mechanicsville, VA $109,986

Midlothian, VA $109,820

Millers Tavern, VA $109,974

Mineral, VA $109,578

Moon, VA $107,292

Moseley, VA $109,454

New Canton, VA $107,083

New Kent, VA $109,385

New Point, VA $107,023

Newtown, VA $110,311

Norge, VA $107,761

North, VA $107,386

Oilville, VA $109,480

Onemo, VA $107,158

Ordinary, VA $106,924

Port Haywood, VA $107,007

Powhatan, VA $109,117

Providence Forge, VA $109,197

Quinton, VA $109,756

Rockville, VA $109,603

Ruthville, VA $108,971

Saint Stephens Church, VA $109,960

Saluda, VA $108,141

Sandston, VA $110,011

Sandy Hook, VA $108,903

Schley, VA $107,178

Severn, VA $106,836

Shacklefords, VA $108,199

State Farm, VA $109,393

Stevensville, VA $109,132

Studley, VA $109,978

Susan, VA $107,050

Toano, VA $108,099

Topping, VA $108,003

Trevilians, VA $108,839

Richmond, VA $110,238

Urbanna, VA $108,517

Wake, VA $107,840

Walkerton, VA $109,287

Ware Neck, VA $107,221

Water View, VA $108,494

West Point, VA $108,867

White Marsh, VA $107,043

Wicomico, VA $106,854

Williamsburg, VA $107,039

Woods Cross Roads, VA $107,427

Montpelier, VA $109,439

Oakton, VA $123,019

Occoquan, VA $122,113

Quantico, VA $118,054

Springfield, VA $124,113

Triangle, VA $118,908

Vienna, VA $124,112

Woodbridge, VA $121,230

Arlington, VA $124,737

Fort Myer, VA $124,739

Mattaponi, VA $108,461

Dhs, VA $124,738

Fort Valley, VA $107,841

Star Tannery, VA $106,786

Stephens City, VA $110,870

Stephenson, VA $110,943

Toms Brook, VA $107,781

White Post, VA $111,824

Woodstock, VA $106,890

Culpeper, VA $110,420

Aroda, VA $107,716

Banco, VA $108,081

Bealeton, VA $114,318

Boston, VA $110,128

Brandy Station, VA $112,356

Brightwood, VA $108,630

Castleton, VA $111,339

Elkwood, VA $112,209

Etlan, VA $108,380

Goldvein, VA $114,823

Graves Mill, VA $107,569

Haywood, VA $108,602

Hood, VA $106,891

Jeffersonton, VA $113,609

Leon, VA $109,089

Lignum, VA $111,561

Madison, VA $107,560

Midland, VA $115,456

Mitchells, VA $109,540

Oakpark, VA $108,242

Pratts, VA $107,547

Radiant, VA $107,946

Rapidan, VA $108,920

Remington, VA $113,409

Reva, VA $109,209

Richardsville, VA $112,492

Rixeyville, VA $112,201

Rochelle, VA $107,514

Somerville, VA $115,677

Sperryville, VA $109,103

Stevensburg, VA $111,784

Sumerduck, VA $113,440

Syria, VA $107,153

Viewtown, VA $112,274

Washington, VA $111,017

Wolftown, VA $106,899

Woodville, VA $110,180

Harrisonburg, VA $107,335

Basye, VA $106,478

Bergton, VA $106,149

Bridgewater, VA $107,135

Broadway, VA $106,804

Criders, VA $106,340

Dayton, VA $106,768

Edinburg, VA $106,659

Elkton, VA $106,981

Alexandria, VA $124,724

Fredericksburg, VA $113,010

Bowling Green, VA $110,816

Burr Hill, VA $110,830

Callao, VA $110,192

Caret, VA $111,506

Center Cross, VA $109,609

Champlain, VA $111,251

Coles Point, VA $111,668

Colonial Beach, VA $112,296

Corbin, VA $111,601

Dahlgren, VA $115,979

Dogue, VA $112,221

Dunnsville, VA $110,003

Edwardsville, VA $109,246

Farnham, VA $109,569

Garrisonville, VA $116,930

Hague, VA $110,861

Hartwood, VA $113,336

Haynesville, VA $110,769

Heathsville, VA $109,144

Hustle, VA $111,318

Irvington, VA $108,270

Jersey, VA $112,375

Kilmarnock, VA $108,362

King George, VA $114,129

Kinsale, VA $110,647

Ladysmith, VA $110,176

Lancaster, VA $108,627

Laneview, VA $108,891

Lively, VA $108,728

Locust Grove, VA $110,862

Loretto, VA $111,339

Lottsburg, VA $109,986

Merry Point, VA $108,457

Milford, VA $110,409

Mollusk, VA $108,495

Montross, VA $111,586

Morattico, VA $109,060

Mount Holly, VA $111,214

Ninde, VA $114,382

Nuttsville, VA $108,952

Oldhams, VA $110,557

Ophelia, VA $109,163

Partlow, VA $111,133

Port Royal, VA $111,310

Rappahannock Academy, VA $111,332

Reedville, VA $109,081

Rhoadesville, VA $109,816

Rollins Fork, VA $112,291

Fulks Run, VA $106,538

Hinton, VA $106,439

Keezletown, VA $106,958

Lacey Spring, VA $107,011

Linville, VA $106,956

Luray, VA $107,299

Mc Gaheysville, VA $107,082

Mount Crawford, VA $107,085

Mount Jackson, VA $106,735

Mount Solon, VA $106,750

New Market, VA $106,982

Orkney Springs, VA $106,505

Penn Laird, VA $107,129

Quicksburg, VA $106,842

Pleasant Valley, VA $107,071

Shenandoah, VA $107,018

Singers Glen, VA $106,949

Stanley, VA $107,027

Timberville, VA $107,000

Charlottesville, VA $107,192

Afton, VA $106,004

Arrington, VA $103,896

Barboursville, VA $107,608

Batesville, VA $106,937

Covesville, VA $106,013

Crozet, VA $106,988

Dyke, VA $106,934

Ruby, VA $116,372

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.

$103,545

Average $114,071/year

$123,043

$8,629

Average $9,506/month

$10,254

$1,991

Average $2,194/week

$2,366

$50

Average $55/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,043	$10,254	$2,366	$59
Average	$114,071	$9,506	$2,194	$55
25th Percentile	$103,545	$8,629	$1,991	$50

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