Job title
Research Geophysicist H-1B Salaries
52 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $116k.
Median base
$116k
Middle 50%
$95k–$138k
Filings
52
Top sponsor
Shell International Exploration and Production
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 | 2 | $108k |
| FY2024 | 7 | $137k |
| FY2023 | 1 | $152k |
| FY2022 | 3 | $127k |
| FY2021 | 7 | $99k |
| FY2020 | 5 | $93k |
| FY2019 | 6 | $116k |
| FY2018 | 10 | $115k |
| FY2017 | 7 | $130k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $114k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Geophysicist
- Shell International Exploration and Production14 · $138k
- Cgg Services U.S.10 · $93k
- Ion Geophysical7 · $95k
- Chevron6 · $142k
- Schlumberger Technology4 · $116k
- Shell†international†exploration† †production†2 · $152k
- Exxonmobil Upstream Research2 · $135k
- Petroleum Geo-Services2 · $116k
- Shearwater Geoservices2 · $86k
- University of North Dakota1 · $83k
Top locations for Research Geophysicist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Geophysicist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Geophysicist is $116k (FY2025), from 52 filings. The middle 50% earn between $95k and $138k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Geophysicists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Geophysicist are Shell International Exploration and Production, Cgg Services U.S., Ion Geophysical.
- Where are most H-1B Research Geophysicist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Geophysicist roles are Houston, TX, Spring, TX, Grand Forks, ND.
Calculate your H-1B lottery odds →orCheck out the insights →