Average Meteorologist Yearly Salary in the United States

Meteorologists earn an average yearly salary of $44,153. Salaries typically start from $17,512 and go up to $84,800.

Average Meteorologist Hourly Wage in the United States

Meteorologists earn an average hourly wage of $21.23. Hourly wages typically start from $8.42 and go up to $40.77.

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)

These numbers may vary depending on several factors, like level of education, amount of experience, industry, company size and location.

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There are a lot of variables involved in what a meteorologist gets paid. Markets are a major factor, as the larger the size of the area the television station covers the more viewers a station potentially has. More viewers will allow a station to charge more for advertising, and can then offer higher meteorologist salaries. Experience also plays a part. A meteorologist just getting out of university will not make the same salary as a meteorologist that has ten years of experience, even if the job is the same.

Once a meteorologist gets a few years of experience under their belt, they'll get opportunities to either move up in position or market size. That is when a meteorologist's salary starts to increase. However, the number of higher paying spots is much less than the number of lower paying spots, since everyone wants them.

Top End Meteorologist Earnings The highest earning Meteorologists in the United States earn:	$40.77 an hour	$84,800 per year
Senior Meteorologist Earnings Senior Meteorologists in the United States earn:	$24.02 an hour	$49,960 per year
Experienced Meteorologist Earnings Experienced Meteorologists in the United States earn:	$16.83 an hour	$35,000 per year
Junior Meteorologist Earnings Junior Meteorologists in the United States earn:	$12.98 an hour	$27,000 per year
Starting Meteorologist Earnings Starting Meteorologists in the United States earn:	$8.42 an hour	$17,512 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

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