What are the main factors that influence a Geophysicist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Geophysicist's salary?

A Geophysicist's salary grows with experience: a Geophysicist I (0-2 years)earns $103,987, a Geophysicist (2-4 years)earns $109,943, a Geophysicist III (4-7 years)earns $148,797, a Geophysicist IV (7+ years)earns $164,621, a Geophysicist V (7-10 years)earns $202,389,

What are the highest paying states for a Geophysicist?

Geophysicist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Geophysicist roles are District of Columbia $117,624, California $117,178, Massachusetts $115,616. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Geophysicist roles make?

Salaries for Geophysicist level roles vary by specialization: Chief Geophysicist: $192,100; Expert Geophysicist: $192,020; Geophysicist V: $192,016; Specialist Geophysicist: $156,200; Geophysicist IV: $156,184.

Geophysicist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Geophysicist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Geophysicist in Rhode Island is $110,910 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): $129,911
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,158 to $120,856
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,368

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Geophysicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,856	$10,071	$2,324	$58
Average	$110,910	$9,243	$2,133	$53
25th Percentile	$100,158	$8,346	$1,926	$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): $103,987
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,943
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $148,797
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $164,621
Expert (over 8 years): $202,389

Levels	Salary
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$103,987
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$109,943
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$148,797
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$164,621
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$202,389

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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:

Adamsville: $111,951
Albion: $110,092
Ashaway: $112,376

Adamsville, RI $111,951 Albion, RI $110,092 Ashaway, RI $112,376 Barrington, RI $110,092 Block Island, RI $111,792 Bradford, RI $112,302 Bristol, RI $109,986 Carolina, RI $111,388

Charlestown, RI $111,505 Chepachet, RI $109,880 Clayville, RI $109,986 Coventry, RI $109,880 West Greenwich, RI $109,805 East Greenwich, RI $109,954 Exeter, RI $112,302 Fiskeville, RI $110,092

Forestdale, RI $109,986 Foster, RI $109,805 Glendale, RI $109,805 Greene, RI $111,038 Greenville, RI $110,092 Harmony, RI $110,060 Harrisville, RI $109,880 Hope, RI $110,092

Hope Valley, RI $112,376 Hopkinton, RI $112,408 Jamestown, RI $111,282 Kenyon, RI $112,270 Little Compton, RI $111,909 Manville, RI $110,092 Mapleville, RI $109,805 Newport, RI $111,303

Middletown, RI $111,771 North Kingstown, RI $109,773 North Scituate, RI $110,060 Oakland, RI $109,911 Pascoag, RI $109,848 Pawtucket, RI $110,092 Central Falls, RI $110,092 Cumberland, RI $110,092

Lincoln, RI $110,092 Portsmouth, RI $110,857 Prudence Island, RI $109,880 Rockville, RI $112,408 Saunderstown, RI $111,346 Shannock, RI $112,238 Slatersville, RI $109,986 Slocum, RI $111,346

Tiverton, RI $111,983 Wakefield, RI $111,229 Kingston, RI $111,250 Narragansett, RI $111,271 Peace Dale, RI $111,229 Warren, RI $110,060 Warwick, RI $110,092 Westerly, RI $112,440

West Kingston, RI $111,314 West Warwick, RI $110,092 Wood River Junction, RI $112,302 Woonsocket, RI $109,986 North Smithfield, RI $110,060 Wyoming, RI $112,270 Providence, RI $110,092 Cranston, RI $110,092

North Providence, RI $110,092 East Providence, RI $110,092 Riverside, RI $110,092 Rumford, RI $110,092 Smithfield, RI $110,092 Johnston, RI $110,092

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.

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$100,158

Average $110,910/year

$120,856

$8,346

Average $9,243/month

$10,071

$1,926

Average $2,133/week

$2,324

$48

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,856	$10,071	$2,324	$58
Average	$110,910	$9,243	$2,133	$53
25th Percentile	$100,158	$8,346	$1,926	$48

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