As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Geophysicist IV in the United States is $150,294. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $127,302 to a high of $162,246, with most professionals earning between $138,259 and $156,550.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $156,550 | $13,046 | $3,011 | $75 |
| Average | $150,294 | $12,525 | $2,890 | $72 |
| 25th Percentile | $138,259 | $11,522 | $2,659 | $66 |
An entry-level Geophysicist IV with less than 1 year of experience earns about $144,007. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $144,905. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $145,803. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $149,037, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $152,815.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Geophysicist IV | $144,007 |
| Intermediate Level Geophysicist IV | $144,905 |
| Senior Level Geophysicist IV | $145,803 |
| Specialist Level Geophysicist IV | $149,037 |
| Expert Level Geophysicist IV | $152,815 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 2% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Geophysicist IV compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $135,395 in 2023 to approximately $128,644 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Geophysicist IV salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $150,294 | 73.2% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $11,497 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $6,012 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,503 | 0.7% | ||
| Healthcare | $7,986 | 3.9% | ||
| Pension | $9,619 | 4.7% | ||
| Time Off | $18,498 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $205,409 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 14.3% |
| Masters | 57.1% |
| Doctorate | 28.6% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Geophysicist IV is $150,294. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Geophysicist IV is $72; the average weekly pay of Geophysicist IV is $2,890; the average monthly pay of Geophysicist IV is $12,525.
A Geophysicist IV's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Geophysicist IV earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Geophysicist IV is $188,619.
The highest pay for Geophysicist IV is $162,246.
The lowest pay for Geophysicist IV is $127,302.
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