How Much Money Do Weather Forecasters Make

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How much does a Meteorologist make in the United States? The average Meteorologist salary in the United States is $100,812 as of October 29, 2021, but the range typically falls between $77,877 and $125,172. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential

Meteorologist Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Meteorologist Salary	$56,996	US	October 29, 2021
25th Percentile Meteorologist Salary	$77,877	US	October 29, 2021
50th Percentile Meteorologist Salary	$100,812	US	October 29, 2021
75th Percentile Meteorologist Salary	$125,172	US	October 29, 2021
90th Percentile Meteorologist Salary	$147,350	US	October 29, 2021

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Job Description for Meteorologist

Meteorologist investigates, integrates and analyzes meteorological data from a variety of sources, including surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Analyzes weather model guidance and issues specialized hazardous weather forecasts when warranted. Being a Meteorologist requires a bachelor's degree in related area. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Meteorologist work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Meteorologist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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What does a Meteorologist do?

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Understanding of the effects of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats, Toxic Industrial Chemicals/Materials (TIC/TIM), pandemic virological threats and Hazmat hazards.

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Report for special projects or other duties as assigned.

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Meteorologist Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

Meteorologist Salary by State

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Meteorologist in the United States. The base salary for Meteorologist ranges from $77,877 to $125,172 with the average base salary of $100,812. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,902 to $125,217 with the average total cash compensation of $100,847.