Research Geophysicist H-1B salaries
10 labor condition applications from 5 employers in FY2024–FY2026 · occupation Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
$124,750median salary
$108,81025th percentile
$161,95075th percentile
10certified LCAs
Employers sponsoring Research Geophysicist jobs
| Employer | LCAs | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGG Services (U.S.) Inc. | 4 | $109,620 | $99,000 – $113,000 |
| Chevron Corporation | 3 | $155,800 | $136,500 – $173,000 |
| Shearwater GeoServices Inc. | 1 | $85,800 | |
| Shell International Exploration & Production Inc. | 1 | $164,000 | |
| Shell International Exploration and Production Inc. | 1 | $203,800 |
Salaries by city
- Houston, TX 10 · $124,750
Related job titles
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III | 33 | $73,424 |
| Geologist | 33 | $80,000 |
| Geophysicist | 16 | $113,900 |
| Geologist II | 16 | $98,742 |
| Geoscientist | 12 | $134,050 |
| Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV | 11 | $90,688 |
| Geologist I | 10 | $91,300 |
| Senior Geologist | 9 | $125,000 |
| Staff Geologist | 8 | $93,762 |
| Petrophysicist | 7 | $150,700 |
| Senior Technician | 6 | $78,000 |
| Research Engineering Scientist Associate III | 6 | $76,128 |
| Geosolutions Geophysicist | 5 | $115,000 |
| Exploration Geologist | 5 | $55,000 |
| Earth Research Scientist | 5 | $136,188 |
Questions and answers
What is the H-1B salary for a Research Geophysicist?
The median salary on certified H-1B LCAs for Research Geophysicist is $124,750; the middle half of offers ranges from $108,810 to $161,950 (10 certified filings).
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for Research Geophysicist jobs?
The largest sponsors are CGG Services (U.S.) Inc., Chevron Corporation, Shearwater GeoServices Inc., Shell International Exploration & Production Inc., Shell International Exploration and Production Inc..