Geophysicist Salary in Wyoming

How much does a Geophysicist make in Wyoming?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Geophysicist in Wyoming is $101,880 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,334
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,003 to $111,016
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,010

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Geophysicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,016	$9,251	$2,135	$53
Average	$101,880	$8,490	$1,959	$49
25th Percentile	$92,003	$7,667	$1,769	$44

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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): $95,520
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,992
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $136,683
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,218
Expert (over 8 years): $185,911

Levels	Salary
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$95,520
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$100,992
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$136,683
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$151,218
Geophysic... Level Geophysicist	$185,911

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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:

Medicine Bow: $98,056
Saratoga: $98,056
Savery: $98,056

Medicine Bow, WY $98,056 Saratoga, WY $98,056 Savery, WY $98,056 Sinclair, WY $98,937 Walcott, WY $98,937 Wamsutter, WY $98,937 Worland, WY $100,531 Basin, WY $101,243

Burlington, WY $101,243 Byron, WY $101,243 Cody, WY $101,243 Cowley, WY $101,243 Deaver, WY $101,243 Emblem, WY $101,243 Frannie, WY $101,243 Greybull, WY $101,243

Hyattville, WY $100,531 Kirby, WY $99,819 Lovell, WY $101,243 Manderson, WY $101,243 Meeteetse, WY $104,355 Otto, WY $101,243 Powell, WY $101,243 Ralston, WY $101,243

Shell, WY $101,243 Ten Sleep, WY $99,819 Thermopolis, WY $99,819 Wapiti, WY $104,355 Riverton, WY $99,819 Arapahoe, WY $99,819 Crowheart, WY $107,479 Dubois, WY $107,479

Fort Washakie, WY $107,479 Hudson, WY $103,644 Kinnear, WY $107,479 Lander, WY $103,644 Pavillion, WY $107,479 Saint Stephens, WY $99,819 Casper, WY $101,413 Shirley Basin, WY $99,819

Alcova, WY $99,819 Arminto, WY $99,819 Douglas, WY $99,819 Edgerton, WY $99,819 Evansville, WY $101,413 Glenrock, WY $99,925 Hiland, WY $99,819 Kaycee, WY $99,819

Linch, WY $99,819 Lysite, WY $99,819 Midwest, WY $99,819 Mills, WY $101,413 Natrona, WY $99,819 Powder River, WY $99,819 Shoshoni, WY $99,819 Newcastle, WY $92,946

Aladdin, WY $92,946 Alva, WY $92,946 Beulah, WY $92,946 Devils Tower, WY $92,946 Four Corners, WY $92,946 Gillette, WY $96,377 Hulett, WY $92,946 Moorcroft, WY $92,946

Osage, WY $92,946 Recluse, WY $96,377 Rozet, WY $92,946 Sundance, WY $92,946 Upton, WY $92,946 Weston, WY $92,946 Wright, WY $99,819 Sheridan, WY $101,243

Arvada, WY $100,531 Banner, WY $101,243 Big Horn, WY $101,243 Buffalo, WY $99,819 Clearmont, WY $100,531 Dayton, WY $101,243 Leiter, WY $100,531 Parkman, WY $101,243

Ranchester, WY $101,243 Saddlestring, WY $99,819 Story, WY $101,243 Wolf, WY $101,243 Wyarno, WY $101,243 Rock Springs, WY $100,605 Bondurant, WY $107,479 Boulder, WY $107,479

Cora, WY $107,479 Evanston, WY $100,605 Farson, WY $107,479 Fort Bridger, WY $102,794 Granger, WY $100,605 Green River, WY $100,605 Lonetree, WY $102,794 Lyman, WY $102,794

Mc Kinnon, WY $102,794 Mountain View, WY $102,794 Pinedale, WY $107,479 Point Of Rocks, WY $103,367 Reliance, WY $102,900 Robertson, WY $102,794 Superior, WY $102,124 Jackson, WY $109,072

Kelly, WY $107,585 Moose, WY $108,753 Moran, WY $107,479 Wilson, WY $109,072 Teton Village, WY $109,072 Kemmerer, WY $100,605 Afton, WY $107,479 Auburn, WY $107,479

Bedford, WY $107,479 Big Piney, WY $107,479 Cokeville, WY $98,417 Daniel, WY $107,479 Diamondville, WY $100,605 Etna, WY $107,479 Fairview, WY $107,479 Freedom, WY $107,479

Frontier, WY $98,417 Grover, WY $107,479 La Barge, WY $107,479 Opal, WY $100,605 Smoot, WY $107,479 Thayne, WY $107,479 Alpine, WY $107,479 Alta, WY $107,585

Yoder, WY $99,150 Rawlins, WY $98,937 Jeffrey City, WY $99,819 Baggs, WY $103,102 Bairoil, WY $99,819 Dixon, WY $103,102 Elk Mountain, WY $98,056 Encampment, WY $98,056

Hanna, WY $98,056 Little America, WY $100,605 Cheyenne, WY $100,743 Fe Warren Afb, WY $100,743 Albin, WY $99,150 Bosler, WY $99,437 Buford, WY $99,777 Burns, WY $99,150

Carpenter, WY $99,150 Centennial, WY $98,056 Garrett, WY $98,056 Granite Canon, WY $100,425 Hillsdale, WY $99,681 Horse Creek, WY $98,735 Jelm, WY $98,056 Laramie, WY $99,649

Meriden, WY $99,150 Pine Bluffs, WY $99,150 Rock River, WY $98,056 Tie Siding, WY $100,074 Yellowstone National Park, WY $107,479 Wheatland, WY $98,056 Chugwater, WY $98,820 Fort Laramie, WY $98,597

Glendo, WY $99,819 Guernsey, WY $98,597 Hartville, WY $98,597 Hawk Springs, WY $99,150 Huntley, WY $99,150 Jay Em, WY $99,012 Lagrange, WY $99,150 Lance Creek, WY $99,819

Lingle, WY $99,150 Lost Springs, WY $99,819 Lusk, WY $99,819 Manville, WY $99,819 Shawnee, WY $99,819 Torrington, WY $99,150 Van Tassell, WY $97,493 Veteran, WY $99,150

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

$92,003

Average $101,880/year

$111,016

$7,667

Average $8,490/month

$9,251

$1,769

Average $1,959/week

$2,135

$44

Average $49/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,016	$9,251	$2,135	$53
Average	$101,880	$8,490	$1,959	$49
25th Percentile	$92,003	$7,667	$1,769	$44

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