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: a Geophysicist I (0-2 years)earns $103,174, a Geophysicist (2-4 years)earns $108,990, a Geophysicist III (4-7 years)earns $147,623, a Geophysicist IV (7+ years)earns $163,087, a Geophysicist V (7-10 years)earns $200,458,

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 $118,300, California $117,851, Massachusetts $116,281. 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; Expert Geophysicist: $192,100; Geophysicist V: $192,094; Specialist Geophysicist: $156,300; Geophysicist IV: $156,283.

Geophysicist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Geophysicist make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Geophysicist in Rhode Island is $110,778 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,175
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,521 to $119,361
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,183

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Geophysicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,361	$9,947	$2,295	$57
Average	$110,778	$9,231	$2,130	$53
25th Percentile	$100,521	$8,377	$1,933	$48

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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): $103,174
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,990
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $147,623
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $163,087
Expert (over 8 years): $200,458

Levels	Salary
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$103,174
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$108,990
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$147,623
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$163,087
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$200,458

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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: $118,300.
California: $117,851.
Massachusetts: $116,281.

District of Columbia $118,300 California $117,851 Massachusetts $116,281 Washington $115,853 New Jersey $115,810 Alaska $115,661 Connecticut $114,186 New York $113,588

Hawaii $111,675 Rhode Island $110,778 Maryland $110,169 Minnesota $109,336 Colorado $109,015 Illinois $108,908 Oregon $108,502 Delaware $108,203

New Hampshire $108,015 Virginia $107,594 Pennsylvania $106,365 Nevada $105,745 North Dakota $105,542 Michigan $105,222 Wisconsin $105,104 Vermont $104,869

Texas $104,218 Maine $104,175 Arizona $104,111 Ohio $104,036 Georgia $103,053 Indiana $102,561 Wyoming $102,465 Utah $102,316

Iowa $102,252 Kansas $101,739 Louisiana $101,589 North Carolina $101,536 Missouri $101,514 Florida $101,098 Montana $100,873 Nebraska $100,660

Kentucky $100,542 South Carolina $100,115 Tennessee $99,848 Idaho $99,741 New Mexico $98,961 Oklahoma $98,790 Alabama $98,159 South Dakota $97,102

Arkansas $96,525 West Virginia $96,215 Mississippi $95,285

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:

Adamsville: $112,163
Albion: $111,215
Ashaway: $111,950

Adamsville, RI $112,163 Albion, RI $111,215 Ashaway, RI $111,950 Barrington, RI $110,922 Block Island, RI $111,540 Bradford, RI $111,883 Bristol, RI $111,350 Carolina, RI $111,698

Charlestown, RI $111,738 Chepachet, RI $111,516 Clayville, RI $111,205 Coventry, RI $111,211 West Greenwich, RI $111,517 East Greenwich, RI $111,136 Exeter, RI $111,486 Fiskeville, RI $110,920

Forestdale, RI $111,775 Foster, RI $111,457 Glendale, RI $111,783 Greene, RI $111,604 Greenville, RI $110,963 Harmony, RI $111,106 Harrisville, RI $111,735 Hope, RI $110,989

Hope Valley, RI $111,852 Hopkinton, RI $111,999 Jamestown, RI $111,625 Kenyon, RI $111,684 Little Compton, RI $112,146 Manville, RI $111,361 Mapleville, RI $111,538 Newport, RI $111,737

Middletown, RI $111,787 North Kingstown, RI $111,327 North Scituate, RI $111,107 Oakland, RI $111,658 Pascoag, RI $111,809 Pawtucket, RI $110,757 Central Falls, RI $110,806 Cumberland, RI $111,435

Lincoln, RI $110,917 Portsmouth, RI $111,726 Prudence Island, RI $111,496 Rockville, RI $111,982 Saunderstown, RI $111,558 Shannock, RI $111,690 Slatersville, RI $111,776 Slocum, RI $111,555

Tiverton, RI $112,065 Wakefield, RI $111,653 Kingston, RI $111,610 Narragansett, RI $111,684 Peace Dale, RI $111,639 Warren, RI $111,209 Warwick, RI $110,899 Westerly, RI $111,977

West Kingston, RI $111,646 West Warwick, RI $111,034 Wood River Junction, RI $111,805 Woonsocket, RI $111,781 North Smithfield, RI $111,527 Wyoming, RI $111,690 Providence, RI $110,725 Cranston, RI $110,739

North Providence, RI $110,752 East Providence, RI $110,732 Riverside, RI $110,767 Rumford, RI $110,751 Smithfield, RI $110,976 Johnston, RI $110,790

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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$100,521

Average $110,778/year

$119,361

$8,377

Average $9,231/month

$9,947

$1,933

Average $2,130/week

$2,295

$48

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,361	$9,947	$2,295	$57
Average	$110,778	$9,231	$2,130	$53
25th Percentile	$100,521	$8,377	$1,933	$48

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