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 $102,651 for beginners, reaching about $106,951 at mid-level, and approach $110,591 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 $118,258, California $117,809, Massachusetts $116,239. 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: $192,100; Geophysicist V: $192,030; Expert Geophysicist: $192,030; Specialist Geophysicist: $156,300; Geophysicist IV: $156,202.

Geophysicist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Geophysicist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Geophysicist in Delaware is $108,164 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,857
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,119 to $116,902
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,974

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Geophysicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,902	$9,742	$2,248	$56
Average	$108,164	$9,014	$2,080	$52
25th Percentile	$98,119	$8,177	$1,887	$47

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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): $102,651
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,987
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,951
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,349
Expert (over 8 years): $110,591

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Geophysicist	$102,651
Intermediate Level Geophysicist	$102,987
Senior Level Geophysicist	$106,951
Specialist Level Geophysicist	$110,349
Expert Level Geophysicist	$110,591

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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: $118,258.
California: $117,809.
Massachusetts: $116,239.

District of Columbia $118,258 California $117,809 Massachusetts $116,239 Washington $115,812 New Jersey $115,769 Alaska $115,620 Connecticut $114,146 New York $113,548

Hawaii $111,636 Rhode Island $110,739 Maryland $110,130 Minnesota $109,297 Colorado $108,976 Illinois $108,869 Oregon $108,464 Delaware $108,164

New Hampshire $107,976 Virginia $107,556 Pennsylvania $106,327 Nevada $105,708 North Dakota $105,505 Michigan $105,185 Wisconsin $105,067 Vermont $104,832

Texas $104,181 Maine $104,138 Arizona $104,074 Ohio $103,999 Georgia $103,016 Indiana $102,525 Wyoming $102,429 Utah $102,279

Iowa $102,215 Kansas $101,703 Louisiana $101,553 North Carolina $101,500 Missouri $101,478 Florida $101,062 Montana $100,837 Nebraska $100,624

Kentucky $100,506 South Carolina $100,079 Tennessee $99,812 Idaho $99,705 New Mexico $98,926 Oklahoma $98,755 Alabama $98,125 South Dakota $97,067

Arkansas $96,490 West Virginia $96,181 Mississippi $95,251

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $111,945
Little Creek: $110,909
Magnolia: $111,369

Lincoln, DE $111,945 Little Creek, DE $110,909 Magnolia, DE $111,369 Milford, DE $111,945 Marydel, DE $110,493 Millsboro, DE $111,945 Millville, DE $112,693 Milton, DE $111,945

Nassau, DE $111,945 Ocean View, DE $112,693 Rehoboth Beach, DE $112,693 Seaford, DE $110,771 Selbyville, DE $112,693 Smyrna, DE $110,365 Viola, DE $111,369 Woodside, DE $111,048

Bear, DE $109,553 Newark, DE $109,596 Claymont, DE $109,681 Delaware City, DE $109,596 Hockessin, DE $109,681 Kirkwood, DE $109,596 Middletown, DE $110,140 Montchanin, DE $109,681

New Castle, DE $109,681 Odessa, DE $110,290 Port Penn, DE $109,297 Rockland, DE $109,681 Saint Georges, DE $109,596 Townsend, DE $110,130 Winterthur, DE $109,681 Lewes, DE $111,945

Wilmington, DE $109,681 Dover, DE $110,856 Dover Afb, DE $111,112 Bethany Beach, DE $112,693 Bethel, DE $110,771 Bridgeville, DE $111,945 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,974 Cheswold, DE $110,600

Clayton, DE $110,322 Dagsboro, DE $112,693 Delmar, DE $110,771 Ellendale, DE $111,945 Felton, DE $111,945 Fenwick Island, DE $112,693 Frankford, DE $112,693 Frederica, DE $111,945

Georgetown, DE $111,945 Greenwood, DE $111,945 Harbeson, DE $111,945 Harrington, DE $111,945 Hartly, DE $110,269 Houston, DE $111,945 Kenton, DE $110,322 Laurel, DE $110,771

Yorklyn, DE $109,681

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.

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$98,119

Average $108,164/year

$116,902

$8,177

Average $9,014/month

$9,742

$1,887

Average $2,080/week

$2,248

$47

Average $52/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,902	$9,742	$2,248	$56
Average	$108,164	$9,014	$2,080	$52
25th Percentile	$98,119	$8,177	$1,887	$47

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