Job title
Geophysicist H-1B Salaries
131 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $108k.
Median base
$108k
Middle 50%
$81k–$132k
Filings
131
Top sponsor
BP America
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 6 | $96k |
| FY2024 | 2 | $95k |
| FY2023 | 4 | $86k |
| FY2022 | 7 | $141k |
| FY2021 | 15 | $103k |
| FY2020 | 13 | $120k |
| FY2019 | 15 | $79k |
| FY2018 | 18 | $84k |
| FY2017 | 26 | $122k |
| FY2016 | 25 | $108k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Geophysicist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Geophysicist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Geophysicist is $108k (FY2025), from 131 filings. The middle 50% earn between $81k and $132k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Geophysicists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Geophysicist are BP America, Shell International Exploration and Production, Chevron.
- Where are most H-1B Geophysicist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Geophysicist roles are Houston, TX, Plano, TX, New Orleans, LA.
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