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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$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

$90K - $130K *

Shape agricultural policy by analyzing weather impacts on global crop production. Collaborate with meteorologists and utilize GIS technology to inform key decisions. Drive improvements in analytical m...

Yesterday

  •   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...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $95K *

Pioneer your career as a Senior Hydrologist, leading real-time forecasting, operational modeling, and procedure development to enhance flood management and water resource operations at our River Forec...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of hydrology by leading forecasting operations, providing expert analysis, and developing innovative modeling systems to enhance water resource management and flood response s...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $95K *

Drive impactful hydrologic forecasting by leading daily operations and training a skilled team. Analyze critical data and refine forecasting procedures to enhance water resource management during floo...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $95K *

Transform water resource management as a Senior Hydrologist, leading daily operations and developing critical forecast models to ensure accurate hydrologic predictions and support during flood events...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $95K *

Empower hydrology forecasts and enhance systems as a Senior Hydrologist, leading analysis, forecasting and operational strategies in dynamic flood scenarios while mentoring teams to achieve excellence...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $95K *

Elevate hydrologic forecasting by leading real-time operations and analysis. Develop critical procedures for flood management and provide expertise to enhance water resource monitoring while training...

Yesterday

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

$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...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$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

$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

$80K - $92K *

Empower your career by leveraging your environmental science expertise to conduct compliance tasks, lead fieldwork, prepare proposals, and provide training, all while collaborating within multidiscipl...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

$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...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Drive impactful data solutions by developing dashboards and insights, ensuring metric quality, and empowering teams with self-serve analytics that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

2 weeks 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.