Weather reporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Weather reporter gender statistics
61.3% of weather reporters are women and 38.7% of weather reporters are men.
- Female, 61.3%
- Male, 38.7%
Weather reporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.3% |
| Male | 38.7% |
Weather reporter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,710
Female income
$67,943
Weather reporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in weather reporter positions over time. Currently, 61.3% of weather reporters are female.
Weather reporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.29% | 59.71% |
| 2011 | 39.87% | 60.13% |
| 2012 | 39.84% | 60.16% |
| 2013 | 42.79% | 57.21% |
| 2014 | 45.31% | 54.69% |
| 2015 | 39.49% | 60.51% |
| 2016 | 41.38% | 58.62% |
| 2017 | 38.28% | 61.72% |
| 2018 | 42.76% | 57.24% |
| 2019 | 39.32% | 60.68% |
| 2020 | 43.21% | 56.79% |
| 2021 | 38.71% | 61.29% |
Weather reporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared weather reporters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Weather Reporter | 39% | 61% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Weather reporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among weather reporters is White, which makes up 67.3% of all weather reporters. Comparatively, 13.0% of weather reporters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of weather reporters are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Weather reporter race
| Weather reporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Weather reporter race and ethnicity over time
See how weather reporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Weather reporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.37% | 7.47% | 4.91% | 11.08% |
| 2011 | 76.77% | 5.63% | 4.62% | 9.93% |
| 2012 | 74.35% | 7.39% | 5.55% | 10.50% |
| 2013 | 73.36% | 7.17% | 5.17% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 72.80% | 6.61% | 5.51% | 11.94% |
| 2015 | 71.64% | 8.14% | 4.67% | 12.34% |
| 2016 | 74.66% | 4.88% | 5.39% | 10.69% |
| 2017 | 72.37% | 6.13% | 5.39% | 13.07% |
| 2018 | 70.38% | 7.66% | 5.66% | 14.09% |
| 2019 | 71.29% | 5.56% | 7.29% | 12.51% |
| 2020 | 71.93% | 6.67% | 6.10% | 12.14% |
| 2021 | 67.28% | 6.55% | 8.40% | 13.05% |
Weather reporter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino weather reporters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american weather reporters have the lowest average salary at $62,094.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,899 |
| White | $69,072 |
| Black or African American | $62,094 |
| Asian | $73,700 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,586 |
Average weather reporter age
See how the average age of weather reporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Weather reporter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Weather reporter age breakdown
The average age of weather reporters is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the weather reporter population.
Weather reporter age breakdown
| Weather Reporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Weather reporter educational attainment
The most common degree for weather reporters is bachelor's degree, with 81% of weather reporters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 7% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Weather reporters by degree level
| Weather reporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Weather reporter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,836 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,045 |
Weather reporter employment statistics
Company size where weather reporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where weather reporters work.
Weather reporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Weather reporter jobs by company type
Employees with the weather reporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most weather reporters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Weather reporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 59% |
Weather reporter turnover and employment statistics
Weather reporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for weather reporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weather reporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Weather reporter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average weather reporter tenure
The average weather reporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 weather reporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Weather reporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Weather reporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of weather reporters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weather Reporter | 10.10% | - |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Assistant Publicist | 12.01% | 593 |
| Deputy Editor | 12.38% | 13,475 |
| Technical Translator | 14.90% | 68,352 |
| Junior Copywriter | 16.36% | 12,091 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar weather reporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Assistant Publicist | 12.01% | 593 |
| Deputy Editor | 12.38% | 13,475 |
| Technical Translator | 14.90% | 68,352 |
| Junior Copywriter | 16.36% | 12,091 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by weather reporters
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Italian, 14.3%
Weather reporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Italian | 14.3% |