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What is a warning coordination meteorologist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
Quoted experts
Gary Lackmann PhD,
Dr. Robert Trapp
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a warning coordination meteorologist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $25.85 an hour? That's $53,778 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 4% and produce 300 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a warning coordination meteorologist?

Gary Lackmann PhD

Professor and Interim Department Head, North Carolina A & T State University

Be adaptable and willing to move, both geographically and topically. Continue building and developing your skill sets. Network, use LinkedIn, develop mentoring relationships and maintain them, because you will always need them.
ScoreWarning Coordination MeteorologistUS Average
Salary
4.2

Avg. Salary $53,778

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.9

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.50%

Asian 5.45%

Black or African American 2.48%

Hispanic or Latino 5.45%

Unknown 7.43%

White 78.71%

Gender

female 18.75%

male 81.25%

Age - 37
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 37
Stress level
6.9

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.9

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.1

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a warning coordination meteorologist

  1. Explore warning coordination meteorologist education requirements

    Most common warning coordination meteorologist degrees

    Bachelor's

    91.7 %

    Master's

    8.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific warning coordination meteorologist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Government Agencies100.00%
  3. Complete relevant warning coordination meteorologist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New warning coordination meteorologists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a warning coordination meteorologist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real warning coordination meteorologist resumes.
  4. Research warning coordination meteorologist duties and responsibilities

    • Engage in meteorological research and participate in NOAA weather briefings and forecasting activities.
    • Produce weather advisory and closely monitor inclement weather conditions for various locations involving forward deploy scientific teams throughout Antarctica.
  5. Apply for warning coordination meteorologist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a warning coordination meteorologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average warning coordination meteorologist salary

The average warning coordination meteorologist salary in the United States is $53,778 per year or $26 per hour. Warning coordination meteorologist salaries range between $26,000 and $107,000 per year.

Average warning coordination meteorologist salary
$53,778 Yearly
$25.85 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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