Operational meteorologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Operational meteorologist gender statistics
17.9% of operational meteorologists are women and 82.1% of operational meteorologists are men.
- Male, 82.1%
- Female, 17.9%
Operational meteorologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.1% |
| Female | 17.9% |
Operational meteorologist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,882
Female income
$44,688
Operational meteorologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in operational meteorologist positions over time. Currently, 17.9% of operational meteorologists are female.
Operational meteorologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.38% | 7.62% |
| 2011 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2012 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2013 | 92.30% | 7.70% |
| 2014 | 88.86% | 11.14% |
| 2015 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2016 | 90.30% | 9.70% |
| 2017 | 86.22% | 13.78% |
| 2018 | 85.81% | 14.19% |
| 2019 | 84.79% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 85.38% | 14.62% |
| 2021 | 82.05% | 17.95% |
Operational meteorologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared operational meteorologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Operational Meteorologist | 82% | 18% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Operational meteorologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among operational meteorologists is White, which makes up 78.7% of all operational meteorologists. Comparatively, 7.4% of operational meteorologists are Unknown and 5.4% of operational meteorologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 78.7%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Operational meteorologist race
| Operational meteorologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.7% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Operational meteorologist race and ethnicity over time
See how operational meteorologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Operational meteorologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.59% | 3.89% | 3.89% | 2.92% |
| 2011 | 85.50% | 1.53% | 4.58% | 6.87% |
| 2012 | 78.29% | 3.23% | 8.88% | 8.07% |
| 2013 | 82.46% | 2.40% | 5.60% | 4.00% |
| 2014 | 84.98% | 3.76% | 4.54% | 3.76% |
| 2015 | 78.40% | 3.20% | 8.00% | 5.60% |
| 2016 | 87.28% | 3.33% | 2.00% | 6.00% |
| 2017 | 82.97% | 2.96% | 2.22% | 8.89% |
| 2018 | 83.93% | 3.61% | 2.71% | 4.51% |
| 2019 | 85.95% | 3.63% | 3.03% | 4.84% |
| 2020 | 82.91% | 2.56% | 3.42% | 8.55% |
| 2021 | 78.71% | 2.48% | 5.45% | 5.45% |
Operational meteorologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white operational meteorologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american operational meteorologists have the lowest average salary at $44,391.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,977 |
| White | $49,527 |
| Black or African American | $44,391 |
| Asian | $49,490 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,228 |
Operational meteorologist age breakdown
The average age of operational meteorologists is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the operational meteorologist population.
Operational meteorologist age breakdown
| Operational Meteorologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Operational meteorologist educational attainment
The most common degree for operational meteorologists is bachelor's degree, with 82% of operational meteorologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
Operational meteorologists by degree level
| Operational meteorologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
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Operational meteorologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, operational meteorologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,595 annually. With a Master's degree, operational meteorologists earn a median annual income of $55,145 compared to $44,572 for operational meteorologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,145 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,572 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,595 |
Operational meteorologist employment statistics
Company size where operational meteorologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where operational meteorologists work.
Operational meteorologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Operational meteorologist jobs by company type
Employees with the operational meteorologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most operational meteorologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Operational meteorologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 20% |
Operational meteorologist turnover and employment statistics
Operational meteorologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for operational meteorologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Operational meteorologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Operational meteorologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.21% |
| 2011 | 2.48% |
| 2012 | 2.61% |
| 2013 | 5.13% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 1.90% |
| 2016 | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 1.10% |
Average operational meteorologist tenure
The average operational meteorologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 46 operational meteorologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Operational meteorologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 29% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Operational meteorologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of operational 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Geologist | 4.45% | 45,359 |
| Food Chemist | 5.26% | 61,028 |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
| Operational Meteorologist | 11.89% | - |
| Environmental Scientist/Geologist | 15.61% | 55,899 |
Similar operational meteorologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Geologist | 4.45% | 45,359 |
| Food Chemist | 5.26% | 61,028 |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
| Environmental Scientist/Geologist | 15.61% | 55,899 |