Broadcast meteorologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Broadcast meteorologist gender statistics
24.3% of broadcast meteorologists are women and 75.7% of broadcast meteorologists are men.
- Male, 75.7%
- Female, 24.3%
Broadcast meteorologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.7% |
| Female | 24.3% |
Broadcast meteorologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.05 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,995
Female income
$56,872
Broadcast meteorologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in broadcast meteorologist positions over time. Currently, 24.3% of broadcast meteorologists are female.
Broadcast meteorologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.83% | 19.17% |
| 2011 | 82.39% | 17.61% |
| 2012 | 81.57% | 18.43% |
| 2013 | 75.01% | 24.99% |
| 2014 | 83.14% | 16.86% |
| 2015 | 77.59% | 22.41% |
| 2016 | 78.11% | 21.89% |
| 2017 | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 2018 | 73.75% | 26.25% |
| 2019 | 76.46% | 23.54% |
| 2020 | 70.63% | 29.37% |
| 2021 | 75.68% | 24.32% |
Broadcast meteorologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared broadcast meteorologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Broadcast Meteorologist | 76% | 24% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Broadcast meteorologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among broadcast meteorologists is White, which makes up 76.0% of all broadcast meteorologists. Comparatively, 9.0% of broadcast meteorologists are Black or African American and 7.3% of broadcast meteorologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.0%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.3%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Broadcast meteorologist race
| Broadcast meteorologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Broadcast meteorologist race and ethnicity over time
See how broadcast meteorologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Broadcast meteorologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.36% | 12.94% | 4.51% | 10.85% |
| 2011 | 66.00% | 13.40% | 4.73% | 13.78% |
| 2012 | 69.62% | 13.43% | 4.02% | 8.24% |
| 2013 | 67.57% | 11.97% | 4.71% | 12.55% |
| 2014 | 66.93% | 15.10% | 3.29% | 11.48% |
| 2015 | 71.01% | 12.88% | 4.98% | 9.24% |
| 2016 | 70.92% | 12.09% | 3.68% | 10.80% |
| 2017 | 64.64% | 16.02% | 5.39% | 10.09% |
| 2018 | 72.16% | 11.83% | 2.20% | 10.93% |
| 2019 | 71.31% | 11.85% | 3.61% | 9.97% |
| 2020 | 70.97% | 11.63% | 5.14% | 6.96% |
| 2021 | 75.97% | 8.97% | 4.48% | 7.29% |
Broadcast meteorologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian broadcast meteorologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino broadcast meteorologists have the lowest average salary at $49,572.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,485 |
| White | $53,461 |
| Black or African American | $54,455 |
| Asian | $57,318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,572 |
Broadcast meteorologist age breakdown
The average age of broadcast meteorologists is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the broadcast meteorologist population.
Broadcast meteorologist age breakdown
| Broadcast Meteorologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Broadcast meteorologist educational attainment
The most common degree for broadcast meteorologists is bachelor's degree, with 89% of broadcast meteorologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 5% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 89%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 2%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Broadcast meteorologists by degree level
| Broadcast meteorologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 89% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Broadcast meteorologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, broadcast meteorologists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,669 annually. With a Associate degree, broadcast meteorologists earn a median annual income of $50,093 compared to $45,591 for broadcast meteorologists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,591 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,669 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,093 |
Broadcast meteorologist employment statistics
Company size where broadcast meteorologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where broadcast meteorologists work.
Broadcast meteorologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Broadcast meteorologist jobs by company type
Employees with the broadcast meteorologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most broadcast meteorologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Broadcast meteorologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 7% |
Broadcast meteorologist turnover and employment statistics
Broadcast meteorologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for broadcast meteorologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Broadcast meteorologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Broadcast meteorologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.99% |
| 2011 | 9.82% |
| 2012 | 7.98% |
| 2013 | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 5.43% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 6.64% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average broadcast meteorologist tenure
The average broadcast meteorologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 broadcast meteorologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Broadcast meteorologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Broadcast meteorologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of broadcast meteorologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Headline Writer | 10.10% | 10,192 |
| Broadcast Meteorologist | 10.34% | - |
| Borough Coordinator | 12.01% | 9,825 |
| Story Editor | 12.38% | 11,458 |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Television Writer | 16.36% | 10,231 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar broadcast meteorologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Headline Writer | 10.10% | 10,192 |
| Borough Coordinator | 12.01% | 9,825 |
| Story Editor | 12.38% | 11,458 |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Television Writer | 16.36% | 10,231 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by broadcast meteorologists
The most common foreign language among broadcast meteorologists is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Broadcast meteorologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |