Processing Geophysicist

Processing Geophysicist Salary

$48.5K

$91.5K

$143.5K

$95,411

/year

$45.87

/hour

Processing Geophysicist Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$95,411

Columbus

Ohio

$92,158

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    How much does a Processing Geophysicist make?

    As of Jun 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Processing Geophysicist in the United States is $95,411 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $45.87 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,834/week or $7,950/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $143,500 and as low as $48,500, the majority of Processing Geophysicist salaries currently range between $70,000 (25th percentile) to $112,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $136,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Processing Geophysicist varies greatly (by as much as 42000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Processing Geophysicist in your area makes on average $92,158 per year, or $3,253 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $95,411. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Processing Geophysicist salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Processing Geophysicist jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Processing Geophysicist on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Processing Geophysicist Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Processing Geophysicist job is above the national average. Topping the list is Beverly, MA, , with Burleigh County, ND, and Midland, MI, close behind in the second and third positions. Midland, MI, beats the national average by $24,846 (26.0%), and Beverly, MA, furthers that trend with another $33,194 (34.8%) above the $95,411 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Processing Geophysicist appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Beverly, MA, and Mountain View, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Processing Geophysicist role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Beverly, MA

    $128,605

    $61.83

    Burleigh County, ND

    $122,888

    $59.08

    Midland, MI

    $120,257

    $57.82

    Nome, AK

    $118,358

    $56.90

    Spearfish, SD

    $117,665

    $56.57

    Pleasant Prairie, WI

    $117,229

    $56.36

    Berkeley, CA

    $116,826

    $56.17

    Redwood City, CA

    $116,817

    $56.16

    Sitka, AK

    $114,940

    $55.26

    Mountain View, CA

    $112,555

    $54.11

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Processing Geophysicist Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Processing Geophysicist job category, we found that Geophysics jobs have average salaries similar than Processing Geophysicist jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Geophysics

    $95,411

    $45.87

    It Manufacturing Support Technician

    $52,143

    $25.07

    Entry Level Health Science

    $47,831

    $23.00

    Water Technology

    $47,210

    $22.70

    Pharmaceutical Research Technician

    $46,222

    $22.22

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    Infographic detailing Processing Geophysicist salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $95,411 per year or $45.87 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.