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Meteorology majors have a hard time finding a job right out of college. Graduates with a meteorology degree are entering a strange job market and it can be hard to find your first job in meteorology. To make finding a job easier, Zippia scanned through 2,190 meteorology major resumes to identify the jobs meteorology majors most prefer.

Highest-paying jobs with a meteorology degree

  1. Starting salary
    $75,000
    Job openings
    106,973
    Job description:
    Computer and information research scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, medicine, science, and other fields.
  2. Starting salary
    $74,000
    Job openings
    46,693
    Top locations:
    Durham, NC;  Boulder, CO;  Crossville, TN;  
    Job description:
    Atmospheric scientists study the weather and climate, and how those conditions affect human activity and the earth in general.
  3. Starting salary
    $57,000
    Job openings
    120,563
    Top locations:
    Atlanta, GA;  Philadelphia, PA;  Summit, NJ;  
    Job description:
    Computer programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly. They turn the program designs created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow.
  4. Starting salary
    $53,000
    Job openings
    253,138
    Job description:
    Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.
  5. Starting salary
    $53,000
    Job openings
    54,950
    Job description:
    Medical scientists conduct research aimed at improving overall human health. They often use clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach their findings.
  6. Starting salary
    $43,000
    Job openings
    56,425
    Job description:
    Environmental scientists and specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. They may clean up polluted areas, advise policymakers, or work with industry to reduce waste.
  7. Starting salary
    $41,000
    Job openings
    6,214
    Top locations:
    New York, NY;  Houston, TX;  Muncie, IN;  
    Job description:
    Atmospheric scientists study the weather and climate, and how those conditions affect human activity and the earth in general.
  8. Starting salary
    $41,000
    Job openings
    48,818
    Top locations:
    New York, NY;  Austin, TX;  Washington, DC;  
  9. Starting salary
    $39,000
    Job openings
    8,922
    Top locations:
    Houston, TX;  Austin, TX;  Fort Collins, CO;  
    Job description:
    A GIS Technician is responsible for making maps and customizing geographic information systems applications. They also provide technical support to users or clients regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of geographic information systems databases.
  10. Starting salary
    $26,000
    Job openings
    95,123
    Job description:
    Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.

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What can you do with a meteorology degree?

Zippia created a meteorology career map to help recent graduates find career paths. It's based on real resumes from job seekers with bachelor's degrees in meteorology. The map shows the most common jobs meteorology majors take throughout the first four jobs of their careers.

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Average meteorology major salary

Meteorology major salaries vary significantly by industry. Graduates with a meteorology bachelor's degree who work in the education industry have an average salary of $81,488, while those graduates who work in the retail industry have an average salary of $54,422. If pay is important to you, then you should look for meteorology jobs in the education industry.

Average meteorology major salary by industry

RankIndustryAverage meteorology salary Meteorology salary range
1Education
$81,488
$43k
$101k
2Non Profits
$72,680
$43k
$101k
3Technology
$70,225
$43k
$101k
4Media
$59,047
$43k
$101k
5Government
$58,795
$43k
$101k

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