Weather forecaster demographics and statistics in the US
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Weather forecaster gender statistics
29.1% of weather forecasters are women and 70.9% of weather forecasters are men.
- Male, 70.9%
- Female, 29.1%
Weather forecaster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.9% |
| Female | 29.1% |
Weather forecaster gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,925
Female income
$54,684
Weather forecaster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in weather forecaster positions over time. Currently, 29.1% of weather forecasters are female.
Weather forecaster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.60% | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 84.39% | 15.61% |
| 2012 | 76.67% | 23.33% |
| 2013 | 86.47% | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 80.97% | 19.03% |
| 2015 | 82.82% | 17.18% |
| 2016 | 83.23% | 16.77% |
| 2017 | 76.94% | 23.06% |
| 2018 | 76.34% | 23.66% |
| 2019 | 74.84% | 25.16% |
| 2020 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 2021 | 70.91% | 29.09% |
Weather forecaster related jobs gender ratio
We compared weather forecasters 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% |
| Weather Forecaster | 71% | 29% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Weather forecaster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among weather forecasters is White, which makes up 74.3% of all weather forecasters. Comparatively, 7.8% of weather forecasters are Unknown and 7.1% of weather forecasters are Asian.
- White, 74.3%
- Unknown, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Weather forecaster race
| Weather forecaster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.3% |
| Unknown | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Weather forecaster race and ethnicity over time
See how weather forecaster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Weather forecaster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.19% | 5.04% | 5.56% | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 81.09% | 2.67% | 6.25% | 8.01% |
| 2012 | 73.88% | 4.37% | 10.55% | 9.21% |
| 2013 | 78.06% | 3.54% | 7.27% | 5.15% |
| 2014 | 80.58% | 4.90% | 6.21% | 4.90% |
| 2015 | 74.00% | 4.34% | 9.67% | 6.74% |
| 2016 | 82.87% | 4.47% | 3.67% | 7.14% |
| 2017 | 78.57% | 4.11% | 3.89% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 79.53% | 4.75% | 4.38% | 5.66% |
| 2019 | 81.55% | 4.77% | 4.70% | 5.99% |
| 2020 | 78.50% | 3.71% | 5.09% | 9.69% |
| 2021 | 74.31% | 3.62% | 7.11% | 6.59% |
Weather forecaster wage gap by race
According to our data, white weather forecasters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american weather forecasters have the lowest average salary at $54,381.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,028 |
| White | $59,580 |
| Black or African American | $54,381 |
| Asian | $59,544 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,264 |
Weather forecaster age breakdown
The average age of weather forecasters is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the weather forecaster population.
Weather forecaster age breakdown
| Weather Forecaster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Weather forecaster educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Weather forecasters by degree level
| Weather forecaster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Weather forecaster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, weather forecasters with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $77,228 annually. With a Master's degree, weather forecasters earn a median annual income of $65,167 compared to $54,565 for weather forecasters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,167 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,565 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,228 |
Weather forecaster employment statistics
Most weather forecasters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where weather forecasters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where weather forecasters work.
Weather forecaster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Weather forecaster jobs by company type
Employees with the weather forecaster job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most weather forecasters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Weather forecaster jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 15% |
Weather forecaster jobs by industry
The most common industries for weather forecasters are media, government and education.
Weather forecaster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 22% |
| Government | 14% |
| Education | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Weather forecaster turnover and employment statistics
Weather forecaster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for weather forecasters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weather forecaster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Weather forecaster 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 weather forecaster tenure
The average weather forecaster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 590 weather forecasters resumes in Zippia's database.
Weather forecaster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Weather forecaster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of weather forecasters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Geophysicist | 4.45% | 6,289 |
| Chemical Laboratory Scientist | 5.26% | 77,291 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Weather Forecaster | 11.89% | - |
| Environmental Remediation Specialist | 15.61% | 17,719 |
Similar weather forecaster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Geophysicist | 4.45% | 6,289 |
| Chemical Laboratory Scientist | 5.26% | 77,291 |
| Weather Algorithm Scientist | 8.32% | 41,471 |
| Environmental Remediation Specialist | 15.61% | 17,719 |
Foreign languages spoken by weather forecasters
The most common foreign language among weather forecasters is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Swahili, 4.2%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Other, 33.3%
Weather forecaster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Swahili | 4.2% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Other | 33.3% |