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.
1% above national average Updated in 2018
Meteorologist earnings by seniority
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)