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October 30, 2016

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Meteorologist Job Description

Atmospheric and Space Scientists Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Radio and Television Announcers Talk on radio or television. May interview guests, act as master of ceremonies, read news flashes, identify station by giving call letters, or announce song title and artist.

Meteorologist Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Meteorologist is $51399 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $105390. The lowest salary reported was $29908. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Meteorologist is $25.56 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $52.41. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $14.87. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Meteorologist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $2500 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $500 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Meteorologist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $40,851 – $371,911
Florida – $33,276 – $137,874
Massachusetts – $39,149 – $119,195
New York – $24,328 – $101,014
North Carolina – $40,268 – $90,023
Pennsylvania – $29,098 – $131,148
Texas – $33,945 – $108,423

These are the highest paying cities for a Meteorologist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Houston, Texas –
Boston, Massachusetts –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Columbus, Ohio –
Raleigh, North Carolina –
Miami, Florida –
Tulsa, Oklahoma –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Meteorologist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $51399 while in 2007 it was just $47666.53

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

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76%

24%

Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 76% of Meteorologists were males while 24% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Weather Forecaster
$24,197 – $80,025
Student Services Coordinator
$25,312 – $49,874
Research Scientist
$40,015 – $111,304

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