Seismologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Seismologist make in the United States? The average Seismologist salary in the United States is $57,942 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $52,485 and $64,634. 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. 

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Prospect Generator CLASTIC and SEISMIC SEQUENCE STRAITIGRAHY - Houston
Rilco Engineering Services - Houston , TX
The Eastern Area Exploration Department is seeking a top Prospect Generator with strong clastic sequencing, and seismic stratigraphy experience to join their world class team. The successful ...
Jobble, Inc. - 2 days ago
Engineering Manager
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, Inc. - Huntington Park , CA
Since 1984, the team at Optimum Seismic, Inc. has been making California cities safer, performing full-service seismic retrofit engineering and construction services on multifamily residential ...
Jobble, Inc. - 2 days ago
Seismic Data Acquisition Geophysicist
Rilco Engineering Services - Houston , TX
The Geophysical Imaging Department is actively seeking a top Seismic Data Acquisition Geophysicist to join its world-class team. As the successful candidate you will have adequate experience in 2D/3D ...
Jobble, Inc. - 3 days ago
Prospect generator clastic and seismic sequence straitigrahy
Rilco Engineering Services - Houston , Texas
The Eastern Area Exploration Department is seeking a top Prospect Generator with strong clastic sequencing, and seismic stratigraphy experience to join their world class team. The successful ...
Jobtome - 2 days ago
Accounting Manager Bookkeeper
Seismic Retrofit Solutions - Tarzana , CA
Company Description SRS Retrofit is a quickly growing engineering and construction company focusing on Soft Story Seismic Retrofitting in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. We are making the city ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
Prospect Generator -15 Years of Experience
Rilco Engineering Services - Houston , TX
D. degree, with emphasis on clastic seismic stratigraphy and seismic stratigraphy. You will have a minimum of 15 years of experience exploring for hydrocarbons in clastic environments. Preferably ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Seismologist in the United States. The base salary for Seismologist ranges from $52,485 to $64,634 with the average base salary of $57,942. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,292 to $67,311 with the average total cash compensation of $59,034.

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