Geophysicist Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Geophysicist make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Geophysicist in Hawaii is $111,016 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Geophysicist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,035
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,253 to $120,972
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,455

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Geophysicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,972	$10,081	$2,326	$58
Average	$111,016	$9,251	$2,135	$53
25th Percentile	$100,253	$8,354	$1,928	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Geophysicist Salaries

A Geophysicist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Geophysicist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Geophysicist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $104,086
Early Career (1-2 years): $110,048
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $148,940
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $164,779
Expert (over 8 years): $202,583

Levels	Salary
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$104,086
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$110,048
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$148,940
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$164,779
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$202,583

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How Do Geophysicist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Geophysicists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $117,624.
California: $117,178.
Massachusetts: $115,616.

District of Columbia $117,624 California $117,178 Massachusetts $115,616 Washington $115,191 New Jersey $115,149 Alaska $115,000 Connecticut $113,534 New York $112,939

Hawaii $111,038 Rhode Island $110,145 Maryland $109,540 Minnesota $108,711 Colorado $108,392 Illinois $108,286 Oregon $107,882 Delaware $107,585

New Hampshire $107,398 Virginia $106,979 Pennsylvania $105,758 Nevada $105,141 North Dakota $104,940 Michigan $104,621 Wisconsin $104,504 Vermont $104,270

Texas $103,622 Maine $103,580 Arizona $103,516 Ohio $103,442 Georgia $102,464 Indiana $101,976 Wyoming $101,880 Utah $101,731

Iowa $101,668 Kansas $101,158 Louisiana $101,009 North Carolina $100,956 Missouri $100,935 Florida $100,520 Montana $100,297 Nebraska $100,085

Kentucky $99,968 South Carolina $99,543 Tennessee $99,277 Idaho $99,171 New Mexico $98,396 Oklahoma $98,226 Alabama $97,599 South Dakota $96,547

Arkansas $95,973 West Virginia $95,665 Mississippi $94,741

Top Paying Cities for Geophysicists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $110,475
Anahola: $109,731
Captain Cook: $109,731

Aiea, HI $110,475 Anahola, HI $109,731 Captain Cook, HI $109,731 Eleele, HI $109,731 Ewa Beach, HI $110,475 Kapolei, HI $110,230 Haiku, HI $109,731 Hakalau, HI $109,731

Haleiwa, HI $109,731 Hana, HI $109,731 Hanalei, HI $109,731 Hanamaulu, HI $109,731 Hanapepe, HI $109,731 Hauula, HI $109,975 Hawaii National Park, HI $109,731 Hawi, HI $109,731

Hilo, HI $109,731 Princeville, HI $109,731 Holualoa, HI $109,731 Honaunau, HI $109,731 Honokaa, HI $109,731 Honomu, HI $109,731 Hoolehua, HI $109,731 Kaaawa, HI $110,177

Kahuku, HI $109,731 Kahului, HI $109,731 Kailua, HI $110,475 Ocean View, HI $109,731 Waikoloa, HI $109,731 Keauhou, HI $109,731 Kailua Kona, HI $109,731 Kalaheo, HI $109,731

Kalaupapa, HI $109,731 Kamuela, HI $109,731 Kaneohe, HI $110,475 Kapaa, HI $109,731 Kaumakani, HI $109,731 Kaunakakai, HI $109,731 Keaau, HI $109,731 Kealakekua, HI $109,731

Kealia, HI $109,731 Kekaha, HI $109,731 Kihei, HI $109,731 Kilauea, HI $109,731 Kapaau, HI $109,731 Koloa, HI $109,731 Kualapuu, HI $109,731 Kunia, HI $110,124

Kurtistown, HI $109,731 Lahaina, HI $109,731 Laie, HI $109,826 Lanai City, HI $109,731 Laupahoehoe, HI $109,731 Lawai, HI $109,731 Lihue, HI $109,731 Makawao, HI $109,731

Makaweli, HI $109,731 Maunaloa, HI $109,731 Mountain View, HI $109,731 Naalehu, HI $109,731 Ninole, HI $109,731 Ookala, HI $109,731 Paauilo, HI $109,731 Pahala, HI $109,731

Pahoa, HI $109,731 Paia, HI $109,731 Papaaloa, HI $109,731 Papaikou, HI $109,731 Pearl City, HI $110,475 Pepeekeo, HI $109,731 Puunene, HI $109,731 Volcano, HI $109,731

Wahiawa, HI $110,124 Pukalani, HI $109,731 Mililani, HI $110,273 Kula, HI $109,731 Waialua, HI $109,731 Waianae, HI $109,826 Wailuku, HI $109,731 Waimanalo, HI $110,475

Waimea, HI $109,731 Waipahu, HI $110,421 Honolulu, HI $110,475 J B P H H, HI $110,475 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $110,177 Schofield Barracks, HI $110,081 Fort Shafter, HI $110,475 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $110,475

Camp H M Smith, HI $110,475 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $110,421 Wake Island, HI $110,475

Geophysicist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Geophysicist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$100,253

Average $111,016/year

$120,972

$8,354

Average $9,251/month

$10,081

$1,928

Average $2,135/week

$2,326

$48

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,972	$10,081	$2,326	$58
Average	$111,016	$9,251	$2,135	$53
25th Percentile	$100,253	$8,354	$1,928	$48

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