Research Geophysicist visa sponsorship salary
Across 2 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Research Geophysicist is $155,900. The middle half of filings fall between $131,950 and $179,850, and the top decile begins at $194,220. Classified under SOC 19-2042.00 (Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers).
This is one of many job titles filed under Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $155,900
- 25th pct
- $131,950
- 75th pct
- $179,850
- 90th pct
- $194,220
- Filings
- 2
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell International Exploration and Production Inc. | Houston, TX | $203,800 | II | May 29, 2025 |
| CGG Services (U.S.) Inc. | Houston, TX | $108,000 | I | May 23, 2025 |
Prevailing wage levels I through IV reflect the experience and responsibility the employer attested to, not seniority titles. A level I filing is an entry-level determination; level IV is fully competent and independent. Comparing across levels explains much of the spread between the 25th and 90th percentile above.