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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Seismologist in Detroit, MI is $72,437. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,232 to a high of $89,616, with most professionals earning between $65,002 and $81,429.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Seismologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Seismologist in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Seismologist ranges from $65,002 to $81,429 with the average base salary of $72,437. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,331 to $85,973 with the average total cash compensation of $75,492.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,437 $65,002 - $81,429
Bonus $3,055 $2,329 - $4,544
Total Pay $75,492 $67,331 - $85,973
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,202 - $81,680 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,167 - $81,636 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,995 - $81,421 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,098 - $81,550 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,614 - $82,197 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,064 - $81,507 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
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