How much does a Geophysicist IV make in Hattiesburg, MS? The average Geophysicist IV salary in Hattiesburg, MS is $132,982 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $116,675 and $149,501. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Geophysicist IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geophysicist IV Salary $101,829 Hattiesburg,MS April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Geophysicist IV Salary $116,675 Hattiesburg,MS April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Geophysicist IV Salary $132,982 Hattiesburg,MS April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Geophysicist IV Salary $149,501 Hattiesburg,MS April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Geophysicist IV Salary $164,541 Hattiesburg,MS April 24, 2024
25% $116,675 10% $101,829 90% $164,541 75% $149,501 $132,982 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Presentation: 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.

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Background Check: A background check or background investigation is a review of a potential employee's criminal, commercial and financial records. The goal of background checks is to ensure the safety and security of the employees in the organisation

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Signal Processing: Is an electrical engineering subfield that focuses on analyzing, modifying and synthesizing signals such as sound, images, and scientific measurements.

Presentation 3.6%
Background Check 3.6%
Signal Processing 2.92%
Others 89.88%

Job Description for Geophysicist IV

Geophysicist IV applies geophysical principals to identify and evaluate the value of underground deposits. Aids in the design, planning, and execution of geophysical investigations and projects including data collection, processing, analyzing, and reporting. Being a Geophysicist IV requires a master's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Geophysicist IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Geophysicist IV

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For Geophysicist IV, the first career path typically starts with a Petroleum Geologist V position, and then Exploration Manager.

The second career path typically starts with a Geologist V position, and then progresses to Top Geology Executive.

Additionally, the third career path typically progresses to Geophysicist V.

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Geophysicist IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Geophysicist IV, the highest Geophysicist IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Geophysicist IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Geophysicist IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Geophysicist IV salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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