Geophysicist
Total median pay: $119,380
Median base salary: $109,864
How to get hired, according to Glassdoor: Geophysicists study the earth using gravity, seismic, electrical, and magnetic methods. There are various kinds of geophysicists. Some study how the earth is changing, while others locate valuable minerals beneath its surface. The position requires a bachelor's or a master's degree in geology. Geophysicists must be skilled at evaluating sites, conducting often complex experiments and reporting their conclusions.