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.

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$120K - $195K *

Join a dynamic weather team to deliver engaging and accurate forecasts in one of the nation's most impactful weather markets, ensuring viewer safety and engagement during severe events across all plat...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $134K *

Inspire your career by joining a dynamic team of meteorology producers, delivering compelling weather narratives and engaging climate stories across multi-platforms while collaborating with talent and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $119K *

Join a dedicated team to deliver compelling, accurate weather forecasts across multiple platforms. Engage your audience through innovative reporting, graphics creation, and field reporting while contr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $120K *

Create innovative data visualization applications to deliver impactful weather analytics that support informed decisions at regional levels, engaging stakeholders and the scientific community through...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Transform your career with a leading meteorologist role, guiding a dynamic team in innovative weather coverage across various platforms while engaging the community. Drive technological advancements i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $95K *

Lead the weather team, creating engaging forecasts for on-air and digital platforms. Drive success in severe weather coverage, maintain community outreach, and innovate with digital updates while leve...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $95K *

Lead our First Alert Weather team by delivering compelling, life-saving forecasts across on-air and digital platforms. Collaborate with news teams to inform and engage audiences, showcasing your meteo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing global weather operations, providing expert forecasts and insights to ensure safety and operational efficiency for maritime activities. Collaborate with teams and media to...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$70K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic weather team while delivering engaging forecasts across all platforms. Utilize your meteorological expertise to educate the community and ensure accurate weather reporting during critic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $120K *

Drive the development of innovative weather forecasting tools by leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance predictive capabilities, collaborating with NOAA partners, and implementing improvements...

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2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in advancing oceanographic research by analyzing critical meteorological and oceanographic data to enhance operational strategies for a cutting-edge global buoy network...

1 week ago

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

$165K - $201K *

Elevate your career by leading interdisciplinary teams at a premier university, shaping climate adaptation through innovative weather forecasting initiatives in low- and middle-income countries. Colla...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in creating dynamic live content with a collaborative team. Manage production processes from concept to air, ensuring engaging storytelling and accurate weather coverage across multipl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $95K *

Elevate weather coverage by leading a dynamic team to deliver accurate forecasts, track severe weather, and engage audiences through innovative media strategies while fostering talent development with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advancing NOAA's Warn-on-Forecast Systems by supporting operational transitions and improving forecasting accuracy for extreme weather events through innovative model development an...

4 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Advance space weather analysis for NASA missions, monitoring solar activity's impact on human and robotic exploration. Join a dynamic team ensuring reliable data support with critical tools and method...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Support NASA’s missions by monitoring and analyzing real-time space weather, assisting innovative research, and ensuring operational continuity through expert data interpretation and team collaboratio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $109K *

Lead the charge in advancing Earth system science by applying cutting-edge modeling techniques and data analysis to investigate global fire dynamics and emissions, while collaborating with interdiscip...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering actionable insights through meteorological analytics. Manage multiple initiatives involving weather, climate risk analysis, and data science, partnering across teams to e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Take ownership of data pipeline development and distribution for climate services. Collaborate with global partners to enhance decision-making, managing workflows and systems for impactful agro-climat...

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

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that researches and develops advanced calibration systems, ensuring measurement reliability and accuracy across diverse parameters and supporting technicians with innovative methods and me...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$251K - $310K *

Pioneer advanced analytics in evaluating vehicle performance under extreme weather, enhance operational processes, and shape the future of autonomous ride-hailing services through innovative data scie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$184K - $343K *

Drive the transformation and growth of a new Weather brand, leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused products that enhance audience engagement and support strategic partn...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$184K - $343K *

Pioneer the transformation of CNN's Weather brand by leveraging customer insights to enhance product offerings and drive cross-functional partnerships, while ensuring innovation and strategic alignmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$184K - $343K *

Redefine CNN's Weather brand by leading a customer-focused transformation, driving alignment across teams, and advancing user-centered product innovations that deliver actionable insights and deepen a...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

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.