Weather observer demographics and statistics in the US
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Weather observer gender statistics
29.6% of weather observers are women and 70.4% of weather observers are men.
- Male, 70.4%
- Female, 29.6%
Weather observer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.4% |
| Female | 29.6% |
Weather observer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,737
Female income
$42,842
Weather observer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in weather observer positions over time. Currently, 29.6% of weather observers are female.
Weather observer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2011 | 84.07% | 15.93% |
| 2012 | 76.24% | 23.76% |
| 2013 | 86.19% | 13.81% |
| 2014 | 80.59% | 19.41% |
| 2015 | 82.48% | 17.52% |
| 2016 | 82.89% | 17.11% |
| 2017 | 76.51% | 23.49% |
| 2018 | 75.90% | 24.10% |
| 2019 | 74.38% | 25.62% |
| 2020 | 75.25% | 24.75% |
| 2021 | 70.41% | 29.59% |
Weather observer related jobs gender ratio
We compared weather observers 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 Observer | 70% | 30% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Weather observer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among weather observers is White, which makes up 75.5% of all weather observers. Comparatively, 7.9% of weather observers are Unknown and 6.9% of weather observers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.5%
- Unknown, 7.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.9%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Weather observer race
| Weather observer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Unknown | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Weather observer race and ethnicity over time
See how weather observer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Weather observer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.33% | 5.32% | 3.79% | 4.35% |
| 2011 | 82.23% | 2.95% | 4.47% | 8.30% |
| 2012 | 75.03% | 4.66% | 8.77% | 9.50% |
| 2013 | 79.20% | 3.83% | 5.50% | 5.43% |
| 2014 | 81.72% | 5.19% | 4.44% | 5.19% |
| 2015 | 75.14% | 4.63% | 7.89% | 7.03% |
| 2016 | 84.02% | 4.76% | 1.89% | 7.42% |
| 2017 | 79.71% | 4.39% | 2.12% | 10.32% |
| 2018 | 80.67% | 5.04% | 2.60% | 5.94% |
| 2019 | 82.69% | 5.06% | 2.92% | 6.27% |
| 2020 | 79.64% | 3.99% | 3.31% | 9.97% |
| 2021 | 75.45% | 3.90% | 5.34% | 6.87% |
Weather observer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,728 |
| White | $47,224 |
| Black or African American | $42,572 |
| Asian | $47,191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,145 |
Weather observer age breakdown
The average age of weather observers is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the weather observer population.
Weather observer age breakdown
| Weather Observer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Weather observer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Weather observers by degree level
| Weather observer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Weather observer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,285 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,736 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,406 |
Weather observer employment statistics
Most weather observers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where weather observers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where weather observers work.
Weather observer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Weather observer jobs by company type
Employees with the weather observer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most weather observers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Weather observer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 20% |
Weather observer jobs by industry
The most common industries for weather observers are government, technology and transportation.
Weather observer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Transportation | 15% |
| Education | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Weather observer turnover and employment statistics
Weather observer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for weather observers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weather observer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Weather observer 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 observer tenure
The average weather observer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 418 weather observers resumes in Zippia's database.
Weather observer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Weather observer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of weather observers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Geologist | 4.45% | 924 |
| Research Chemist | 5.26% | 53,769 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
| Weather Observer | 11.89% | - |
| Principal Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | 92,450 |
Similar weather observer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Geologist | 4.45% | 924 |
| Research Chemist | 5.26% | 53,769 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
| Principal Environmental Scientist | 15.61% | 92,450 |
Foreign languages spoken by weather observers
The most common foreign language among weather observers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cherokee at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Cherokee, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Weather observer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Cherokee | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |