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 $107,956 for beginners, reaching about $154,462 at mid-level, and approach $209,661 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 Washington

How much does a Geophysicist make in Washington? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Geophysicist in Washington is $122,827 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,284
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,493 to $132,488
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,174

10% $101,174

50% (Median) $122,827

90% $141,284

Geophysicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,488	$11,041	$2,548	$64
Average	$122,827	$10,236	$2,362	$59
25th Percentile	$111,493	$9,291	$2,144	$54

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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): $107,956
Early Career (1-2 years): $120,814
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $154,462
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $170,584
Expert (over 8 years): $209,661

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Geophysicist I	less than 1 year	$107,956
Geophysicist	1-2 years	$120,814
Geophysicist III	2-4 years	$154,462
Geophysicist IV	5-8 years	$170,584
Geophysicist V	over 8 years	$209,661

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:

Auburn: $122,677
Federal Way: $122,623
Bellevue: $125,144

Auburn, WA $122,677

Federal Way, WA $122,623

Bellevue, WA $125,144

Black Diamond, WA $122,021

Bothell, WA $124,551

Burton, WA $122,849

Carnation, WA $122,711

Duvall, WA $123,115

Edmonds, WA $124,159

Enumclaw, WA $120,238

Fall City, WA $123,259

Hobart, WA $122,785

Issaquah, WA $123,687

Kenmore, WA $124,810

Kent, WA $122,784

Kirkland, WA $125,065

Lynnwood, WA $123,907

Maple Valley, WA $122,678

Medina, WA $125,179

Mercer Island, WA $125,136

Mountlake Terrace, WA $124,241

North Bend, WA $121,484

Pacific, WA $122,606

Preston, WA $123,451

Ravensdale, WA $121,696

Redmond, WA $124,884

Redondo, WA $122,762

Renton, WA $124,109

Rollingbay, WA $123,662

Seahurst, WA $124,337

Snoqualmie, WA $122,406

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $118,790

Vashon, WA $122,937

Woodinville, WA $124,129

Sammamish, WA $124,457

Mill Creek, WA $123,362

Seattle, WA $125,218

Bainbridge Island, WA $123,840

Everett, WA $123,484

Acme, WA $117,078

Anacortes, WA $118,182

Blakely Island, WA $117,372

Arlington, WA $121,752

Baring, WA $120,803

Bellingham, WA $116,926

Blaine, WA $116,682

Bow, WA $117,201

Burlington, WA $117,853

Clearlake, WA $118,517

Clinton, WA $123,126

Concrete, WA $117,255

Conway, WA $120,333

Coupeville, WA $120,928

Custer, WA $116,818

Darrington, WA $117,306

Deer Harbor, WA $117,441

Deming, WA $117,041

Eastsound, WA $116,984

Everson, WA $116,841

Ferndale, WA $116,872

Freeland, WA $122,463

Friday Harbor, WA $117,658

Gold Bar, WA $121,059

Granite Falls, WA $121,588

Greenbank, WA $122,079

Hamilton, WA $118,260

Index, WA $119,245

La Conner, WA $118,778

Lake Stevens, WA $123,466

North Lakewood, WA $122,668

Langley, WA $122,843

Lopez Island, WA $117,914

Lummi Island, WA $116,938

Lyman, WA $118,217

Lynden, WA $116,822

Maple Falls, WA $116,782

Marblemount, WA $117,025

Marysville, WA $123,489

Monroe, WA $122,471

Mount Vernon, WA $118,992

Mukilteo, WA $123,430

Nooksack, WA $116,825

Oak Harbor, WA $119,588

Olga, WA $117,139

Orcas, WA $117,349

Point Roberts, WA $116,436

Camano Island, WA $121,511

Rockport, WA $115,456

Sedro Woolley, WA $117,916

Shaw Island, WA $117,551

Silvana, WA $122,463

Skykomish, WA $118,672

Snohomish, WA $123,048

Stanwood, WA $122,006

Startup, WA $121,739

Sultan, WA $121,832

Sumas, WA $116,784

Waldron, WA $116,983

Anderson Island, WA $121,688

Ashford, WA $119,405

Beaver, WA $116,136

Bremerton, WA $122,929

Silverdale, WA $122,724

Brinnon, WA $121,412

Buckley, WA $121,836

Burley, WA $122,512

Carbonado, WA $120,779

Carlsborg, WA $118,628

Chimacum, WA $121,379

Clallam Bay, WA $116,154

Dupont, WA $121,461

Eatonville, WA $120,461

Gig Harbor, WA $122,107

Elbe, WA $119,769

Forks, WA $116,344

Fox Island, WA $122,433

Glenoma, WA $118,050

Graham, WA $121,800

Port Hadlock, WA $121,343

Hansville, WA $122,468

Indianola, WA $124,121

Joyce, WA $116,598

Kapowsin, WA $121,365

Keyport, WA $123,131

Kingston, WA $123,376

La Grande, WA $120,293

Lakebay, WA $121,810

La Push, WA $116,565

Longbranch, WA $121,298

Sumner, WA $122,366

Manchester, WA $123,920

Milton, WA $122,554

Mineral, WA $118,552

Morton, WA $118,190

Neah Bay, WA $116,287

Nordland, WA $121,621

Olalla, WA $122,655

Orting, WA $121,645

Packwood, WA $115,926

Port Angeles, WA $118,625

Port Gamble, WA $122,875

Port Ludlow, WA $122,184

Port Orchard, WA $123,004

Port Townsend, WA $120,865

Poulsbo, WA $123,175

Puyallup, WA $122,549

Quilcene, WA $121,674

Randle, WA $116,895

Retsil, WA $122,950

Seabeck, WA $122,429

Sekiu, WA $116,156

Sequim, WA $119,528

South Colby, WA $123,376

South Prairie, WA $121,859

Southworth, WA $123,884

Spanaway, WA $122,082

Steilacoom, WA $122,076

Bonney Lake, WA $122,205

Suquamish, WA $123,731

Tracyton, WA $122,981

Vaughn, WA $121,800

Wauna, WA $122,329

Wilkeson, WA $121,440

Longmire, WA $118,126

Paradise Inn, WA $118,032

Tacoma, WA $122,521

Camp Murray, WA $122,191

Mcchord Afb, WA $122,512

Lakewood, WA $122,500

University Place, WA $122,520

Olympia, WA $120,109

Lacey, WA $120,382

Tumwater, WA $120,157

Aberdeen, WA $118,199

Adna, WA $118,621

Allyn, WA $121,665

Amanda Park, WA $116,883

Bay Center, WA $116,994

Belfair, WA $121,911

Bucoda, WA $120,117

Centralia, WA $119,930

Chehalis, WA $119,360

Cinebar, WA $119,181

Copalis Beach, WA $117,131

Copalis Crossing, WA $116,927

Cosmopolis, WA $118,860

Curtis, WA $117,746

Doty, WA $118,955

East Olympia, WA $120,320

Elma, WA $120,004

Ethel, WA $118,281

Galvin, WA $119,859

Grapeview, WA $121,168

Grayland, WA $117,086

Hoodsport, WA $120,788

Hoquiam, WA $117,828

Humptulips, WA $117,339

Lebam, WA $117,644

Lilliwaup, WA $121,388

Littlerock, WA $120,114

Mccleary, WA $120,140

Mckenna, WA $120,664

Malone, WA $119,990

Matlock, WA $120,043

Menlo, WA $117,707

Moclips, WA $116,940

Montesano, WA $119,557

Mossyrock, WA $117,358

Napavine, WA $119,052

Neilton, WA $117,234

Oakville, WA $119,878

Ocean Shores, WA $117,287

Onalaska, WA $119,196

Pacific Beach, WA $116,947

Pe Ell, WA $117,997

Quinault, WA $117,551

Rainier, WA $120,318

Raymond, WA $117,851

Rochester, WA $119,917

Roy, WA $121,280

Ryderwood, WA $117,197

Salkum, WA $118,203

Satsop, WA $119,772

Shelton, WA $120,518

Silver Creek, WA $118,163

South Bend, WA $116,941

Taholah, WA $116,805

Tahuya, WA $121,189

Tenino, WA $120,205

Tokeland, WA $117,199

Toledo, WA $117,702

Union, WA $120,852

Vader, WA $117,615

Westport, WA $117,330

Winlock, WA $118,149

Yelm, WA $120,253

Amboy, WA $117,754

Appleton, WA $115,521

Ariel, WA $117,444

Battle Ground, WA $118,088

Bingen, WA $116,522

Brush Prairie, WA $118,236

Camas, WA $118,226

Carrolls, WA $117,252

Carson, WA $117,417

Castle Rock, WA $117,350

Cathlamet, WA $116,949

Centerville, WA $115,119

Chinook, WA $116,051

Cougar, WA $116,916

Dallesport, WA $115,361

Glenwood, WA $115,442

Goldendale, WA $115,080

Grays River, WA $116,818

Heisson, WA $118,020

Husum, WA $116,254

Ilwaco, WA $116,119

Kalama, WA $117,303

Kelso, WA $117,511

Klickitat, WA $115,363

La Center, WA $117,989

Long Beach, WA $116,346

Longview, WA $117,442

Lyle, WA $115,419

Nahcotta, WA $116,325

Naselle, WA $116,448

North Bonneville, WA $117,285

Ocean Park, WA $116,954

Oysterville, WA $116,587

Ridgefield, WA $118,117

Rosburg, WA $116,305

Seaview, WA $116,288

Silverlake, WA $117,396

Skamokawa, WA $116,621

Stevenson, WA $117,239

Toutle, WA $117,085

Trout Lake, WA $115,999

Underwood, WA $116,457

Vancouver, WA $118,574

Wahkiacus, WA $115,223

Washougal, WA $117,982

White Salmon, WA $116,129

Wishram, WA $115,089

Woodland, WA $117,712

Yacolt, WA $117,819

Wenatchee, WA $115,153

East Wenatchee, WA $115,001

Ardenvoir, WA $115,119

Brewster, WA $114,777

Bridgeport, WA $114,640

Carlton, WA $114,813

Cashmere, WA $115,124

Chelan, WA $114,928

Chelan Falls, WA $114,987

Conconully, WA $114,715

Dryden, WA $115,299

Entiat, WA $114,976

Ephrata, WA $114,554

George, WA $115,165

Leavenworth, WA $115,857

Loomis, WA $114,719

Malaga, WA $115,173

Malott, WA $114,755

Mansfield, WA $114,268

Manson, WA $114,957

Marlin, WA $114,037

Mazama, WA $114,837

Methow, WA $114,688

Monitor, WA $115,095

Moses Lake, WA $114,587

Okanogan, WA $114,641

Omak, WA $114,746

Orondo, WA $114,814

Oroville, WA $114,885

Palisades, WA $114,471

Pateros, WA $114,732

Peshastin, WA $115,047

Quincy, WA $114,965

Riverside, WA $114,719

Rock Island, WA $114,757

Soap Lake, WA $114,381

Stehekin, WA $114,866

Stratford, WA $114,095

Tonasket, WA $114,781

Twisp, WA $114,890

Warden, WA $115,021

Waterville, WA $114,497

Wauconda, WA $114,646

Wilson Creek, WA $113,981

Winthrop, WA $114,927

Yakima, WA $113,912

Brownstown, WA $113,912

Buena, WA $114,250

Cle Elum, WA $115,811

Cowiche, WA $113,912

Easton, WA $117,647

Ellensburg, WA $114,030

Naches, WA $115,762

Grandview, WA $116,965

Granger, WA $115,642

Harrah, WA $113,912

Kittitas, WA $114,012

Mabton, WA $115,795

Moxee, WA $114,279

Outlook, WA $115,636

Parker, WA $113,946

Ronald, WA $116,424

Roslyn, WA $116,284

Selah, WA $113,912

South Cle Elum, WA $116,338

Sunnyside, WA $117,459

Thorp, WA $114,413

Tieton, WA $113,912

Toppenish, WA $115,375

Vantage, WA $115,110

Wapato, WA $113,995

White Swan, WA $114,196

Zillah, WA $114,418

Airway Heights, WA $115,498

Chattaroy, WA $115,354

Cheney, WA $115,343

Colbert, WA $115,448

Deer Park, WA $115,329

Edwall, WA $115,195

Elk, WA $115,112

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $115,482

Fairfield, WA $115,228

Ford, WA $115,248

Four Lakes, WA $115,484

Greenacres, WA $115,411

Lamont, WA $114,967

Latah, WA $115,049

Liberty Lake, WA $115,351

Marshall, WA $115,498

Mead, WA $115,363

Medical Lake, WA $115,428

Mica, WA $115,413

Newman Lake, WA $115,286

Nine Mile Falls, WA $115,437

Otis Orchards, WA $115,397

Reardan, WA $115,335

Rockford, WA $115,316

Spangle, WA $115,363

Sprague, WA $114,988

Tekoa, WA $114,876

Tumtum, WA $115,292

Valleyford, WA $115,452

Veradale, WA $115,477

Waverly, WA $115,188

Wellpinit, WA $115,109

Addy, WA $114,948

Albion, WA $114,800

Almira, WA $114,073

Belmont, WA $114,689

Benge, WA $114,616

Boyds, WA $114,668

Chewelah, WA $115,044

Clayton, WA $115,254

Colfax, WA $114,786

Colton, WA $114,034

Colville, WA $114,805

Coulee City, WA $114,154

Coulee Dam, WA $114,492

Creston, WA $114,503

Curlew, WA $114,723

Cusick, WA $114,329

Danville, WA $114,692

Davenport, WA $114,966

Electric City, WA $114,459

Elmer City, WA $114,760

Endicott, WA $114,849

Evans, WA $114,814

Farmington, WA $114,537

Fruitland, WA $114,925

Garfield, WA $114,635

Gifford, WA $114,834

Grand Coulee, WA $114,389

Harrington, WA $114,850

Hartline, WA $113,991

Hay, WA $114,496

Hunters, WA $114,854

Inchelium, WA $114,578

Ione, WA $114,000

Keller, WA $114,358

Kettle Falls, WA $114,744

Lacrosse, WA $114,616

Lamona, WA $114,467

Laurier, WA $114,661

Lincoln, WA $114,841

Loon Lake, WA $115,155

Malden, WA $115,162

Malo, WA $114,795

Marcus, WA $115,162

Metaline, WA $114,507

Metaline Falls, WA $113,844

Mohler, WA $114,760

Nespelem, WA $114,501

Newport, WA $114,686

Northport, WA $114,820

Oakesdale, WA $114,918

Odessa, WA $114,237

Orient, WA $114,633

Palouse, WA $114,446

Pullman, WA $114,379

Republic, WA $114,671

Rice, WA $114,782

Ritzville, WA $114,712

Rosalia, WA $115,197

Saint John, WA $114,952

Springdale, WA $115,106

Steptoe, WA $115,488

Thornton, WA $114,976

Uniontown, WA $113,924

Usk, WA $114,573

Valley, WA $115,056

Wilbur, WA $114,420

Spokane, WA $115,498

Pasco, WA $118,987

Benton City, WA $118,969

Beverly, WA $115,465

Bickleton, WA $115,155

Burbank, WA $119,409

College Place, WA $116,972

Connell, WA $116,607

Dayton, WA $114,680

Dixie, WA $115,762

Eltopia, WA $118,330

Hooper, WA $114,367

Kahlotus, WA $115,328

Kennewick, WA $120,109

Lind, WA $114,726

Mesa, WA $117,991

Othello, WA $116,042

Paterson, WA $117,597

Plymouth, WA $119,513

Pomeroy, WA $114,669

Prescott, WA $116,434

Mattawa, WA $116,330

Prosser, WA $117,808

Richland, WA $119,406

West Richland, WA $119,407

Roosevelt, WA $114,593

Royal City, WA $115,348

Starbuck, WA $115,002

Touchet, WA $118,200

Waitsburg, WA $115,422

Walla Walla, WA $116,460

Wallula, WA $119,121

Washtucna, WA $114,534

Anatone, WA $113,719

Asotin, WA $114,061

Clarkston, WA $114,326

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.

$111,493

Average $122,827/year

$132,488

$9,291

Average $10,236/month

$11,041

$2,144

Average $2,362/week

$2,548

$54

Average $59/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,488	$11,041	$2,548	$64
Average	$122,827	$10,236	$2,362	$59
25th Percentile	$111,493	$9,291	$2,144	$54

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