Welcome to the Meteorologist Jobs Category on Ladders

Find leading positions in the Meteorology industry that offer competitive pay and ample growth opportunities. Engage with professionals, employers, and explore the diverse landscape of this fascinating career path.

What Does a Meteorologist do?

Meteorologists study the earth's atmosphere, its physical characteristics, motions, and processes, and how these factors affect the rest of our environment. Roles may range from forecasting, research to consulting within industries affected by weather conditions.

What Skills Do You Need to Be a Meteorologist?

Meteorologists require a strong understanding of math and science, excellent critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate complex data in a digestible manner.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$95K - $115K *

Elevate critical decision-making by providing expert support during high-impact weather events. Collaborate with federal and state officials to ensure timely information delivery, enhancing safety for...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$97K - $126K *

Drive actionable meteorological insights to assess and mitigate weather-driven operational risks, enhancing resource reliability and decision-making for real-time and future grid operations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $180K *

Drive innovative quantitative methods for cloud-seeding operations, bridging science and business. Develop tools and analyses to improve forecasting and operational decisions while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $123K *

Elevate your forecasting skills by joining a dynamic weather team that delivers impactful stories and vital information to the community. Collaborate across departments to enhance viewer experience in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to innovate and develop meteorological tools that enhance forecasting capabilities and decision support services, collaborating with national partners to build a Weather Ready Nation t...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to develop meteorological tools and enhance decision support services. Collaborate with NOAA scientists and partners to innovate forecast capabilities and improve operational effic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming weather data into actionable insights for field teams. Utilize forecasting models and meteorological systems to optimize rain enhancement operations through hands-on an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Optimize operational data flow through advanced modeling and collaboration. As a Physical Scientist, you will tackle complex challenges in high-performance computing to improve weather and climate dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Join our team to enhance operational data exchanges in weather and climate. Collaborate with scientists and developers to optimize software in a complex Linux environment while applying advanced model...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of climate research, leading analyses and modeling of greenhouse gas emissions from urban systems and oil production while mentoring emerging scientists and securin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Champion weather intelligence to support wildfire mitigation, ensuring operational readiness through meteorological forecasting and risk interpretation, while enhancing situational awareness for effec...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $90K *

Innovate in environmental compliance as you lead diverse projects, conducting research, site visits, and writing comprehensive reports. Flexibly manage client needs while ensuring adherence to federal...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

Engage with diverse environmental projects, supporting compliance through fieldwork, report writing, and regulatory research, while collaborating flexibly to meet client needs and deadlines across var...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

Join us to support and lead diverse environmental compliance projects, balancing team collaboration and independent work while managing site visits and regulatory research to meet client needs effecti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing environmental compliance solutions through technical project leadership, regulatory research, and collaboration, while ensuring adherence to industry standard...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

Support environmental compliance projects by conducting research, executing technical projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Flexibility to adapt to client needs and travel is essen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $135K *

Transform your career by leading climate action initiatives to ensure sustainable water resources and utility services across the Twin Cities region, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance resilie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at environmental compliance with a mid-level role focused on RCRA and hazardous waste. Collaborate in diverse projects, supervise junior staff, and engage with clients to ensure en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $116K *

Lead hydrologic investigations and analyses, driving water resource management decisions. Collaborate with stakeholders and develop project plans to ensure effective water policy implementation while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $95K *

Explore critical space weather analysis with a dedicated team, providing real-time support for NASA missions. Leverage innovative tools to monitor solar activity and assess impacts on exploration. Joi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in advancing space weather analysis for NASA missions, collaborating with a dedicated team to monitor solar activity, interpret data, and enhance predictive capabilities for safer huma...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in Central Oregon's trusted weather team, overseeing a dynamic broadcast, digital, and social media presence while mentoring a team of meteorologists dedicated to exceptional forecasti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in shaping compelling weather coverage across all platforms, mentoring a dedicated team while ensuring exceptional forecasting and community engagement for a trusted broadcast brand...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $103K *

Transform training experiences by leading curriculum development and instructional design for Meteorology and Oceanography programs, ensuring effective learning outcomes and leveraging cross-functiona...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$96K *

Help us innovate solutions by applying quantitative methods to atmospheric science challenges. Work closely with a research team to deliver analyses that influence operational and program design decis...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the average salary for a Meteorologist?question toggle

    The average salary for a Meteorologist in the United States is around $90,000 to $100,000. However, depending on the level of expertise and the type of industry, Meteorologists can earn much more.

  • What are the education requirements for Meteorologist jobs?question toggle

    Most Meteorologist jobs require a bachelor's degree in meteorology or a closely related field. However, for higher-level positions in research and academia, a master's or doctorate may be necessary.

  • What is the job outlook for Meteorologists?question toggle

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for Meteorologists is expected to grow by 8% from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.