The average salary for a meteorologist in the United States is around $42,988 per year.
Avg Salary
Meteorologists earn an average yearly salary of $42,988.
Wages typically start from $30,766 and go up to $108,896.
3% above national average Updated in 2018
Meteorologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level meteorologist earnings begin at:
$52.35 per hour
$108,896 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level meteorologist earnings begin at:
$30.58 per hour
$63,598 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level meteorologist earnings begin at:
$20.67 per hour
$42,988 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level meteorologist earnings begin at:
$16.43 per hour
$34,168 per year
10th percentile
Starting level meteorologist earnings begin at:
$14.79 per hour
$30,766 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do meteorologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Meteorologists earn 7% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than statisticians but more than explosives workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Statistician salary | $88K |
| Chemist salary | $72K |
| Climate change analyst salary | $71K |
| Occupational health specialist salary | $73K |
| Cartographer salary | $64K |
| Meteorologist salary | $43K |
| Explosives worker salary | $50K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)