As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Petrophysicist in Silver Spring, MD is $136,198, equivalent to $65 per hour, $2,619 weekly, or $11,350 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Petrophysicist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Petrophysicist in Silver Spring, MD vary widely, spanning from $108,115 to $159,834. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($121,498) and 75th percentile ($148,570), while top earners (90th percentile) make $159,834 per year. This $27,072 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Data Analysis, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Silver Spring Petrophysicist often earn 6.6% higher than national averages. However, Silver Spring currently ranks 85 statewide for Petrophysicist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Petrophysicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Petrophysicist Salary $108,115 Silver Spring, MD May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Petrophysicist Salary $121,498 Silver Spring, MD May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Petrophysicist Salary $136,198 Silver Spring, MD May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Petrophysicist Salary $148,570 Silver Spring, MD May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Petrophysicist Salary $159,834 Silver Spring, MD May 01, 2026
25% $121,498 10% $108,115 90% $159,834 75% $148,570 $136,198 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Petrophysicist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Petroleum Geologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Silver Spring, Maryland    Silver Spring is an unincorporated community, large village, suburb of Washington, D.C., and census-designated place located inside the Capital Beltwa....More

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