Metrologist vs broadcast meteorologist

The differences between metrologists and broadcast meteorologists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a metrologist, becoming a broadcast meteorologist takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a metrologist has an average salary of $67,935, which is higher than the $57,285 average annual salary of a broadcast meteorologist.

The top three skills for a metrologist include metrology, GMP and lab equipment. The most important skills for a broadcast meteorologist are WSI, severe weather situations, and public appearances.

Metrologist vs broadcast meteorologist overview

	Metrologist	Broadcast Meteorologist
Yearly salary	$67,935	$57,285
Hourly rate	$32.66	$27.54
Growth rate	-	-4%
Number of jobs	17,368	4,767
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 89%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	4

Metrologist vs broadcast meteorologist salary

Metrologists and broadcast meteorologists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Metrologist	Broadcast Meteorologist
Average salary	$67,935	$57,285
Salary range	Between $41,000 And $110,000	Between $30,000 And $106,000
Highest paying City	Elizabeth, NJ	-
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	-
Best paying company	Bristol-Myers Squibb	-
Best paying industry	Health Care	-

Differences between metrologist and broadcast meteorologist education

There are a few differences between a metrologist and a broadcast meteorologist in terms of educational background:

	Metrologist	Broadcast Meteorologist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 89%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Meteorology
Most common college	Northeastern University	Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Metrologist vs broadcast meteorologist demographics

Here are the differences between metrologists' and broadcast meteorologists' demographics:

	Metrologist	Broadcast Meteorologist
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 84.8% Female, 15.2%	Male, 75.7% Female, 24.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 7.3% Asian, 4.5% White, 76.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	8%	10%

Differences between metrologist and broadcast meteorologist duties and responsibilities

Metrologist example responsibilities.

Wrote/Revise various calibration procedures to ensure GMP compliance.
Calibrate and repair electronic and physical/dimensional equipment traceable to NIST and FDA standards.
Conduct and perform quality management internal audits and responsible for writing/validating calibration protocols and providing technical support for metrology engineers.
Inspect and measure brake calipers for PPAP's and general product testing.
Make departmental decisions to assure full compliance with GMP's and other relate requirements.
Brake calipers are form in the foundry then machine and assemble at Akebono Columbia.

Broadcast meteorologist example responsibilities.

Create estimates, negotiate music, lead casting searches, schedule sessions with NYC and Boston post production studios.
Operate and optimize digital and analog equipment require for television broadcasting, including routing switchers, audio boards and video switchers.
Create estimates, negotiate music, lead casting searches, schedule sessions with NYC and Boston post production studios.

Metrologist vs broadcast meteorologist skills

Common metrologist skills

Metrology, 13%
GMP, 7%
Lab Equipment, 6%
FDA, 5%
Calibration Procedures, 4%
R, 4%

Common broadcast meteorologist skills

WSI, 40%
Severe Weather Situations, 30%
Public Appearances, 30%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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