Seismologist Salary in Sacramento, CA

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How much does a Seismologist make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Seismologist in Sacramento, CA is $78,331. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $62,978 to a high of $96,922, with most professionals earning between $70,295 and $88,062.

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Average Salary Range for Seismologist in Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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78331

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 Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Seismologist ranges from $70,295 to $88,062 with the average base salary of $78,331. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,814 to $92,976 with the average total cash compensation of $81,637.

View Average Salary for Seismologist as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $78,331 $70,295 - $88,062
Bonus $3,306 $2,520 - $4,913
Total Pay $81,637 $72,814 - $92,976
* 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.

Seismologist Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,191 - $87,932 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,113 - $87,835 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,568 - $87,152 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,820 - $91,226 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,793 - $93,698 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,872 - $91,291 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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