Salary by Degree/Major Subject for Meteorologist Jobs

Updated: 4 Feb 2012

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Salary by Degree

Degree/Major Subject	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$90K	$180K	$270K
Bachelor's Degree	$27,879 - $85,000
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Meteorology	$26,481 - $95,172
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Atmospheric Science	$29,590 - $96,349
Master of Science (MS), Meteorology	$40,976 - $194,500
Master of Science (MS), Atmospheric Science	$25,760 - $98,230
Doctorate (PhD)	$40,851 - $244,679
Doctorate (PhD), Meteorology	$57,386 - $172,952
Doctorate (PhD), Atmospheric Science	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Broadcasting	n/a	Not enough data
Certificate (Cert), Meteorology	n/a	Not enough data
Associate's Degree	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Geography	n/a	Not enough data
Master of Science (MS), Natural Sciences	n/a	Not enough data
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 4 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 145

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Meteorologist Job Description

People with the job title Meteorologist typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses.

Radio and Television Announcers

Talk on radio or television. May interview guests, act as master of ceremonies, read news flashes, identify station by giving call letters, or announce song title and artist.

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