Seismic Data Processor

Seismic Data Processor Salary

$25.5K

$40K

$72K

$42,153

/year

$20.27

/hour

Seismic Data Processor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$42,153

Columbus

Ohio

$40,716

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    How much does a Seismic Data Processor make?

    As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Seismic Data Processor in the United States is $42,153 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.27 an hour. This is the equivalent of $810/week or $3,512/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $72,000 and as low as $25,500, the majority of Seismic Data Processor salaries currently range between $33,500 (25th percentile) to $46,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $56,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Seismic Data Processor varies greatly (by as much as 13000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Seismic Data Processor in your area makes on average $40,716 per year, or $1,437 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $42,153. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Seismic Data Processor salaries.

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

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Seismic Data Processor Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Seismic Data Processor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Brisbane, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Hettinger, ND, close behind in the second and third positions. Hettinger, ND, beats the national average by $9,950 (23.6%), and Brisbane, CA, furthers that trend with another $10,883 (25.8%) above the $42,153 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Brisbane, CA, and Waimea, HI, , 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 Seismic Data Processor role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Brisbane, CA

    $53,036

    $25.50

    Nome, AK

    $52,291

    $25.14

    Hettinger, ND

    $52,103

    $25.05

    Honolulu County, HI

    $51,983

    $24.99

    Sitka, AK

    $50,781

    $24.41

    South San Francisco, CA

    $50,656

    $24.35

    California City, CA

    $50,580

    $24.32

    San Jose, CA

    $49,990

    $24.03

    San Francisco, CA

    $49,664

    $23.88

    Waimea, HI

    $49,165

    $23.64

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Seismic Data Processor Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Seismic Data Processor salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $42,153 per year or $20.27 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.