Geophysicist
Geophysicist Job Description
Geologists Study composition, structure, and history of the earth’s crust; examine rocks, minerals, and fossil remains to identify and determine the sequence of processes affecting the development of the earth; apply knowledge of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to explain these phenomena and to help locate mineral and petroleum deposits and underground water resources; prepare geologic reports and maps; and interpret research data to recommend further action for study.
Geophysicist Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Geophysicist is $106831 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $201569. The lowest salary reported was $53837. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Geophysicist is $26.845 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $33.6. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $20.09. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Geophysicist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $20273 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $5000 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Geophysicist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $83,576 – $122,084
Colorado – $47,344 – $144,955
Louisiana – n/a
Oklahoma – n/a
Pennsylvania – n/a
Texas – $58,042 – $172,822
Virginia – n/a
These are the highest paying cities for a Geophysicist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Houston, Texas –
Denver, Colorado –
Dallas, Texas –
Tulsa, Oklahoma –
San Francisco, California –
New Orleans, Louisiana –
New York, New York –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Geophysicist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $106831 while in 2007 it was just $99073.2
Job Outlook
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 80% of Geophysicists were males while 20% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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