These days, most people check weather forecasts before making any outdoor plans. We have meteorologists for these accurate and consistent forecasts. But meteorologists do more than study the weather. They also study atmospheric phenomena to understand how they affect life.
Meteorologists can work in various settings, including TV and Radio stations, consultancies, the military, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). There are different kinds of meteorologists, and they work in various settings.
Broadcast meteorologists are most widely known, and these professionals study and report the weather. Climatologists predict long-term climate trends by studying current conditions and past climate data. Research meteorologists are involved in a more dangerous activity. They are storm chasers who seek out wild weather phenomena like hurricanes for scientific inquiry.
To become a meteorologist, all you need is a bachelor's degree in metrology or atmospheric sciences. Non-entry level positions require advanced degrees like a masters' or Ph.D.
1. Maine
Total Meteorologist Jobs:
49
Highest 10% Earn:
$153,000
Location Quotient:
3.37 Location Quotient is a measure used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to determine how concentrated a certain industry is in a single state compared to the nation as a whole. You can read more about how BLS calculates location quotients here
$92,812
Avg. Salary
