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

A Specialist Geophysicist's salary grows with experience: an Entry Geophysicist (0-2 years)earns $98,895, an Intermediate Geophysicist (2-4 years)earns $110,674, a Senior Geophysicist (4-7 years)earns $141,498, a Specialist Geophysicist (7+ years)earns $156,295, a Chief Geophysicist (7-10 years)earns $192,103,

What are the highest paying states for a Specialist Geophysicist?

Specialist Geophysicist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Specialist Geophysicist roles are District of Columbia $173,100, California $172,400, Massachusetts $170,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Specialist Geophysicist roles make?

Salaries for Specialist Geophysicist level roles vary by specialization: Prospect Geophysicist IV: $211,440; Chief Geophysicist: $192,200; Geophysicist V: $192,103; Geophysicist IV: $156,295; Senior Geophysicist: $141,500.

How do different companies affect a Specialist Geophysicist's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Specialist Geophysicist roles. Large, established industry leaders like Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc ($126,909) and GE Renewable Energy ($121,776) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $76,117.

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Specialist Geophysicist Salary in the United States

How much does a Specialist Geophysicist make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Specialist Geophysicist in the United States is $156,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $170,055
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $140,700 to $163,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,497

10% $126,497

50% (Median) $156,300

90% $170,055

Specialist Geophysicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,500	$13,625	$3,144	$79
Average	$156,300	$13,025	$3,006	$75
25th Percentile	$140,700	$11,725	$2,706	$68

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Key Factors That Influence Specialist Geophysicist Salaries

A Specialist 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Specialist Geophysicist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Specialist 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 Geophysicist (0-2 years): $98,895
Intermediate Geophysicist (2-4 years): $110,674
Senior Geophysicist (4-7 years): $141,498
Specialist Geophysicist (7+ years): $156,295
Chief Geophysicist (7-10 years): $192,103

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Geophysicist	0-2 years	$98,895
Intermediate Geophysicist	2-4 years	$110,674
Senior Geophysicist	4-7 years	$141,498
Specialist Geophysicist	7+ years	$156,295
Chief Geophysicist	7-10 years	$192,103

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How Do Specialist 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 Specialist Geophysicists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $173,100.
California: $172,400.
Massachusetts: $170,100.

District of Columbia $173,100 California $172,400 Massachusetts $170,100 Washington $169,500 New Jersey $169,500 Alaska $169,200 Connecticut $167,100 New York $166,200

Hawaii $163,400 Rhode Island $162,100 Maryland $161,200 Minnesota $160,000 Colorado $159,500 Illinois $159,400 Oregon $158,800 Delaware $158,300

New Hampshire $158,100 Virginia $157,400 Pennsylvania $155,600 Nevada $154,700 North Dakota $154,400 Michigan $154,000 Wisconsin $153,800 Vermont $153,500

Texas $152,500 Maine $152,400 Arizona $152,300 Ohio $152,200 Georgia $150,800 Indiana $150,100 Wyoming $149,900 Utah $149,700

Iowa $149,600 Kansas $148,900 Louisiana $148,700 North Carolina $148,600 Missouri $148,500 Florida $147,900 Montana $147,600 Nebraska $147,300

Kentucky $147,100 South Carolina $146,500 Tennessee $146,100 Idaho $146,000 New Mexico $144,800 Oklahoma $144,600 Alabama $143,600 South Dakota $142,100

Arkansas $141,200 West Virginia $140,800 Mississippi $139,400

Top Paying Cities for Specialist Geophysicists

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:

San Jose: $197,200
San Francisco: $195,000
Oakland: $190,900

San Jose, CA $197,200

San Francisco, CA $195,000

Oakland, CA $190,900

New York, NY $180,000

Paramus, NJ $177,800

Queens Village, NY $177,800

Passaic, NJ $177,700

Bergenfield, NJ $177,600

Stamford, CT $177,300

Huntington, NY $177,200

Newark, NJ $176,100

Bridgeport, CT $175,800

Vallejo, CA $175,400

New Brunswick, NJ $175,400

Petaluma, CA $175,300

Middlesex, NJ $175,000

Somerset, NJ $174,900

Santa Cruz, CA $174,700

Boston, MA $173,700

Monterey, CA $173,200

Seattle, WA $172,800

Santa Rosa, CA $172,800

Los Angeles, CA $172,700

Juneau, AK $172,300

Washington, DC $172,200

Orange, CA $171,600

Santa Ana, CA $171,200

Long Beach, CA $171,000

Anaheim, CA $171,000

Anchorage, AK $170,900

Santa Maria, CA $170,500

Everett, WA $170,400

Danbury, CT $169,900

Bremerton, WA $169,700

Tacoma, WA $169,100

New Suffolk, NY $169,100

Sacramento, CA $169,100

Santa Barbara, CA $168,900

Trenton, NJ $168,700

San Diego, CA $168,700

Brockton, MA $168,500

Fairbanks, AK $168,200

Lompoc, CA $167,800

Lowell, MA $167,600

Ventura, CA $167,600

Nashua, NH $167,600

Stockton, CA $167,600

Modesto, CA $166,400

Poughkeepsie, NY $166,100

Kennewick, WA $165,800

Olympia, WA $165,800

New Haven, CT $165,700

Lawrence, MA $165,100

Hartford, CT $165,000

Riverside, CA $165,000

New Bedford, MA $164,800

Richland, WA $164,800

Bakersfield, CA $164,600

Atlantic City, NJ $164,500

San Bernardino, CA $164,500

New Britain, CT $164,500

New London, CT $164,400

Norwich, CT $164,400

Portsmouth, NH $164,400

Boulder, CO $164,000

Portland, OR $163,800

Worcester, MA $163,800

Minneapolis, MN $163,300

Philadelphia, PA $163,100

Honolulu, HI $162,600

Saint Paul, MN $162,500

Vineland, NJ $162,500

Providence, RI $162,000

Chicago, IL $161,600

Bellingham, WA $161,400

Springfield, MA $161,300

Baltimore, MD $161,200

Chico, CA $160,800

Pittsfield, MA $160,400

Manchester, NH $160,100

Spokane, WA $159,400

Denver, CO $159,400

Albany, NY $158,700

Troy, NY $158,600

Nassau, NY $158,400

Schenectady, NY $158,300

Wilmington, DE $158,100

Salem, OR $157,900

Burlington, VT $157,900

Portland, ME $157,400

Yakima, WA $157,200

Rochester, MN $156,700

Reno, NV $156,700

Fresno, CA $156,700

Milwaukee, WI $156,500

Detroit, MI $156,400

Allentown, PA $156,300

Ann Arbor, MI $156,300

Colorado Springs, CO $156,000

Syracuse, NY $156,000

Carson City, NV $156,000

Houston, TX $155,800

Eugene, OR $155,700

Gary, IN $155,500

Springfield, OR $155,400

Bismarck, ND $155,300

Galveston, TX $155,200

Medford, OR $155,000

Fort Collins, CO $154,900

Concord, NH $154,800

Austin, TX $154,800

Mesa, AZ $154,500

Reading, PA $154,500

Phoenix, AZ $154,400

Dallas, TX $154,400

Saint Cloud, MN $154,200

Madison, WI $154,000

Utica, NY $153,600

Rochester, NY $153,400

Des Moines, IA $153,300

Raleigh, NC $153,300

Atlanta, GA $153,100

Battle Creek, MI $153,000

Salt Lake City, UT $153,000

Lancaster, PA $152,800

Harrisburg, PA $152,500

Champaign, IL $152,400

Kansas City, MO $152,400

Kansas City, KS $152,400

Fort Worth, TX $152,300

Columbus, OH $152,300

Boca Raton, FL $152,300

Pittsburgh, PA $152,200

Richmond, VA $152,200

Indianapolis, IN $152,100

Cleveland, OH $152,100

Cincinnati, OH $151,900

Las Vegas, NV $151,900

Petersburg, VA $151,700

Huntsville, AL $151,500

Lansing, MI $151,300

Lebanon, PA $151,300

Pueblo, CO $151,300

Appleton, WI $151,300

Dayton, OH $151,200

Buffalo, NY $151,200

Saint Louis, MO $151,100

Racine, WI $151,100

Charlotte, NC $151,100

York, PA $151,000

Elkhart, IN $151,000

Billings, MT $150,900

Gastonia, NC $150,900

Beaumont, TX $150,900

Benton Harbor, MI $150,800

Lorain, OH $150,800

Toledo, OH $150,800

Rock Hill, SC $150,700

Binghamton, NY $150,700

Rockford, IL $150,600

Springfield, IL $150,500

Elyria, OH $150,500

Fargo, ND $150,500

Flagstaff, AZ $150,400

Fort Lauderdale, FL $150,300

Duluth, MN $150,200

Miami, FL $150,200

Cheyenne, WY $150,100

Grand Forks, ND $150,100

Bangor, ME $149,800

Cedar Rapids, IA $149,600

Durham, NC $149,500

Louisville, KY $149,500

Grand Rapids, MI $149,500

Hialeah, FL $149,500

Casper, WY $149,200

Scranton, PA $149,100

Virginia Beach, VA $149,000

New Orleans, LA $149,000

Akron, OH $148,900

Peoria, IL $148,700

Sarasota, FL $148,700

Nashville, TN $148,600

Omaha, NE $148,600

Green Bay, WI $148,600

Baton Rouge, LA $148,500

Charleston, SC $148,500

Jamestown, NY $148,400

Davenport, IA $148,400

Tucson, AZ $148,300

Saint Petersburg, FL $148,200

Tampa, FL $148,200

Evansville, IN $148,100

Port Arthur, TX $148,100

Bradenton, FL $148,000

Santa Fe, NM $147,700

Orlando, FL $147,500

Clearwater, FL $147,400

La Crosse, WI $147,100

Canton, OH $147,100

Albuquerque, NM $147,000

Newport News, VA $147,000

High Point, NC $146,900

Ogden, UT $146,900

Corpus Christi, TX $146,700

Norfolk, VA $146,700

Laramie, WY $146,700

Rock Island, IL $146,600

Saginaw, MI $146,500

Jacksonville, FL $146,500

Salisbury, NC $146,500

Boise, ID $146,500

Moline, IL $146,400

Fort Myers, FL $146,300

Memphis, TN $146,300

Tulsa, OK $146,200

Waterloo, IA $146,100

Spartanburg, SC $146,000

Lincoln, NE $145,900

Fort Wayne, IN $145,900

Provo, UT $145,800

Cedar Falls, IA $145,700

San Antonio, TX $145,600

Greensboro, NC $145,500

South Bend, IN $145,500

Muskegon, MI $145,300

Birmingham, AL $145,300

Savannah, GA $145,300

Winston Salem, NC $145,200

Lake Charles, LA $144,800

Anderson, IN $144,800

Lexington, KY $144,700

Augusta, GA $144,700

Greenville, SC $144,700

Lima, OH $144,600

Wichita, KS $144,500

Tuscaloosa, AL $144,500

Springfield, OH $144,400

Columbia, SC $144,400

Asheville, NC $144,100

Bloomington, IN $144,000

Knoxville, TN $143,500

Shreveport, LA $143,400

Wilmington, NC $143,200

Roanoke, VA $143,200

Topeka, KS $143,000

Frankfort, KY $142,900

Chillicothe, OH $142,800

Oklahoma City, OK $142,800

Longview, TX $142,700

Melbourne, FL $142,700

Sioux Falls, SD $142,500

Mobile, AL $142,500

Terre Haute, IN $142,400

Altoona, PA $142,300

Killeen, TX $142,200

Amarillo, TX $142,200

Chattanooga, TN $142,000

Fayetteville, AR $142,000

Sioux City, IA $141,800

Idaho Falls, ID $141,800

Lynchburg, VA $141,700

Gainesville, FL $141,500

Portsmouth, OH $141,400

Little Rock, AR $141,400

Lafayette, LA $141,300

Youngstown, OH $141,300

Temple, TX $141,200

Pensacola, FL $141,200

Daytona Beach, FL $141,200

Clarksville, TN $141,200

Hopkinsville, KY $140,700

Erie, PA $140,700

Florence, SC $140,600

Charleston, WV $140,400

Great Falls, MT $140,300

Tallahassee, FL $140,100

Macon, GA $140,100

Fayetteville, NC $140,000

Waco, TX $140,000

Helena, MT $139,900

Pine Bluff, AR $139,800

Vincennes, IN $139,600

Lubbock, TX $139,600

Alamogordo, NM $139,500

Rapid City, SD $139,300

Twin Falls, ID $139,300

Jackson, MS $139,000

Huntington, WV $139,000

Greenville, MS $139,000

Parkersburg, WV $138,800

Montgomery, AL $138,800

Wichita Falls, TX $138,700

Springfield, MO $138,700

Biloxi, MS $138,600

Monroe, LA $138,400

Johnstown, PA $138,300

Sumter, SC $138,200

Columbus, GA $138,200

Pascagoula, MS $137,900

Abilene, TX $137,900

Kingsport, TN $137,500

Albany, GA $137,500

Gulfport, MS $137,500

Alexandria, LA $137,000

Fort Smith, AR $136,600

El Paso, TX $136,200

Las Cruces, NM $135,400

Harlingen, TX $135,100

Pocatello, ID $135,000

Florence, AL $134,800

Brownsville, TX $134,800

Mcallen, TX $134,500

Dothan, AL $134,200

Columbus, MS $133,300

Altus, OK $132,600

Lawton, OK $132,300

Pierre, SD $131,700

What Skills Can Increase a Specialist Geophysicist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Presentation (Mentioned in 3.9% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
Algorithms (Mentioned in 3.66% Job Postings): Algorithms act as an exact list of instructions that conduct specified actions step by step in either hardware- or software-based routines.
Programming Language (Mentioned in 3.17% Job Postings): Is any set of rules that converts strings, or graphical program elements in the case of visual programming languages, to various kinds of machine code output. It is a kind of computer language used in computer programming to implement algorithms.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Presentation	3.9%
Algorithms	3.66%
Programming Language	3.17%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Specialist Geophysicist's salary.

Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Coaching	$171,930	10%
Commitment	$171,930	10%
Leadership	$171,930	10%

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Specialist Geophysicist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Specialist Geophysicist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $181,599. While startup companies pay approximate $153,812.

Specialist Geophysicist Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$153,812
Growth Stage	51~500	$162,609
Established	501~5000	$175,434
Enterprise	5000+	$181,599

How Education impacts a Specialist Geophysicist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Specialist Geophysicists enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Specialist Geophysicist with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $146,927 and $157,354).

Specialist Geophysicist Salaries by Degree Level

$158,000
$156,400
$154,800
$153,300
$151,700
$150,100
$148,500
$147,000

Typical Education for Specialist Geophysicist
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	14.3%
High School	57.1%
Associates	28.6%
Bachelors	14.3%
Masters	57.1%
Doctorate	28.6%

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

Understanding how a Specialist 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.

$140,700

Average $156,300/year

$163,500

$11,725

Average $13,025/month

$13,625

$2,706

Average $3,006/week

$3,144

$68

Average $75/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,500	$13,625	$3,144	$79
Average	$156,300	$13,025	$3,006	$75
25th Percentile	$140,700	$11,725	$2,706	$68

Specialist Geophysicist Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Specialist Geophysicist, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Specialist Geophysicist Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Expert Biologist	$137,100	-12%
Expert Geologist	$131,100	-16%
Chief Geophysicist	$192,200	23%
Microbiologist, Lead/Master	$133,900	-14%

Salary Trends for Specialist Geophysicist

Salaries for a Specialist Geophysicist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $135,395 in 2023 to around $123,374 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Specialist Geophysicist salary trends, .

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2024	$128,644
2025	$123,374
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Common company salaries for Specialist Geophysicist

Here are companies hiring for Specialist Geophysicist and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $126,909/per year

Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc Energy & Utilities the United States

G $121,776/per year

GE Renewable Energy Energy & Utilities the United States

C $117,881/per year

Chint Electric International Co Ltd Energy & Utilities the United States

C $112,827/per year

Constellation Energy Corp Energy & Utilities the United States

P $110,892/per year

Plains GP Holdings LP Energy & Utilities the United States

W $109,070/per year

Weatherford International PLC Energy & Utilities the United States

E $108,905/per year

Enterprise Products Partners LP Energy & Utilities the United States

C $108,399/per year

Constellation Technology Ventures Energy & Utilities the United States

P $105,977/per year

Plains All American Pipeline LP Energy & Utilities the United States

A $104,755/per year

Areva SA Energy & Utilities the United States

H $103,814/per year

Hf Sinclair Corp Energy & Utilities the United States

F $103,342/per year

Florida Power & Light Co Energy & Utilities the United States

G $102,127/per year

Greymart Energy & Utilities the United States

G $98,523/per year

Golden Alpha Inc Energy & Utilities the United States

A $97,825/per year

Alaska Chadux Corp Energy & Utilities the United States

M $92,856/per year

Major Energy Energy & Utilities the United States

W $91,703/per year

Waste Recovery Systems Energy & Utilities the United States

A $91,604/per year

ADS-TEC Energy PLC Energy & Utilities the United States

G $88,905/per year

Great American Disposal Co Energy & Utilities the United States

W $86,937/per year

Wieland Diversified Energy & Utilities the United States

M $86,069/per year

Moser Energy Systems Energy & Utilities the United States

L $85,884/per year

Longevity Partners Energy & Utilities the United States

P $82,126/per year

PricingUtilities.com Energy & Utilities the United States

B $78,189/per year

Blue Water Resources Energy & Utilities the United States

C $76,117/per year

Carbon Rivers LLC Energy & Utilities the United States

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FAQ about Specialist Geophysicist

1. Does NASA hire geophysicist?

Yes, NASA does hire geophysicists. They are sought after by various employers, including companies focused on natural resource exploration, engineering firms, universities, data management companies, and government agencies. The salary for a Specialist Geophysicist typically ranges from $135,700 to $173,800, with a median salary of $154,600.

2. What is the highest salary for a geophysicist?

Employees as Specialist Geophysicist earn an average salary of $154,600, with a range from $135,700 to $173,800. The top 10% of employees in this field can earn more than $173,800 per year, reflecting the high demand and specialized skills required for this role.

3. Is a masters in geophysics worth it?

A master's in geophysics can be worth it, as it often leads to higher-paying positions in oil, gas, mining, or research. While a bachelor's degree may suffice, an MS or PhD enhances job prospects and earning potential. Salaries for Specialist Geophysicists range from $135,700 to $173,800, with a median of $154,600, reflecting the value of advanced education in this field.

4. Does Terracon pay well?

Terracon's salary offerings for Specialist Geophysicists are competitive, with a minimum salary of $135,700, a mid-range salary of $154,600, and a maximum salary of $173,800. This suggests that the company values specialized expertise and offers attractive compensation compared to other roles within the organization.

5. What is the highest paying job in geoscience?

1. Specialist Geophysicists. Specialist geophysicists are among the highest-paid professionals in geoscience, with salaries ranging from $135,700 to $173,800. They play a crucial role in exploring and analyzing subsurface resources, contributing significantly to the energy sector and environmental studies. Their expertise is essential for sustainable resource management.

6. Is geophysics a good field?

Geophysics is a promising field, especially with the rising emphasis on renewable energy and environmental sustainability. Specialists in this area can expect competitive salaries, with a minimum of $135,700, a mid-range of $154,600, and a maximum of $173,800. This financial potential, combined with the field's growth, makes geophysics an attractive career choice.

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