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How much do part time seismic interpreter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time seismic interpreter in the United States is $19.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.92 and $21.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Seismic Interpreter vs Part Time Geophysicist?

AspectPart Time Seismic InterpreterPart Time Geophysicist
Required CredentialsGeophysical or related degree, seismic data analysis skillsGeophysics degree, specialized in earth sciences
Work EnvironmentSeismic data interpretation, field or office-basedResearch, data analysis, fieldwork
Industry UsageOil & gas, energy sectorsOil & gas, environmental consulting, academia
Common Search/ComparisonYesNo

While both roles involve geophysical data, a Part Time Seismic Interpreter primarily focuses on analyzing seismic data to identify subsurface structures, often in oil and gas exploration. A Part Time Geophysicist has a broader scope, including various earth science applications. The seismic interpreter role is more specialized in seismic data analysis, whereas the geophysicist may work across multiple geophysical methods.

What are the most commonly searched types of Seismic Interpreter jobs? The most popular types of Seismic Interpreter jobs are:
What job categories do people searching Part Time Seismic Interpreter jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Part Time Seismic Interpreter jobs are:
Infographic showing various Part Time Seismic Interpreter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,250 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

$56K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 8 days ago


U.S. Department Of The Interior rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

You will serve as a Physical Science Technician with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center,

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of ten (10) years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.

Qualifications:

Requirements Continued...
Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 08/18/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Specialized Experience:
GS-07
To qualify for the GS-07, you MUST possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:
1. Experience collecting data AND drafting reports for physical sciences research or natural resource-based studies.
2. Experience collecting and analyzing geologic monitoring data such as GIS or remote sensing data, seismic, magnetotellurics, electromagnetic, or geochemical data.
3. Experience setting up and/or managing remote geologic monitoring equipment such as magnetotelluric sensors, seismic sensors, gravity stations, or related equipment.
Must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experience statements.

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Education:

To qualify based on education you must have one (1) full year (18 semester hours) of graduate-level education in a related field of study.

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Combination of Education and Experience:

You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the difficulty and complexity to do the work of this position.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

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