How much does a Meteorologist earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Meteorologist in United States ranges from USD 60,082 to USD 91,750 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 10,729 job listings

Salary Guide

Meteorologist Salary in United States

Based on 10,729 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$60,082 - $91,750

Median salary

$60,082 - $91,750

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$34K

25th percentile$43K

Median$60K

75th percentile$92K

90th percentile$106K

50% of professionals earn between $42,750 - $91,750 USD

The median salary is $60,082

Top cities

Brooklyn164 job openings

Colorado Springs53 job openings

Columbus50 job openings

Austin41 job openings

College Park40 job openings

Dallas40 job openings

Louisville31 job openings

Tyler31 job openings

Jackson28 job openings

Springfield28 job openings

Boise27 job openings

Huntsville27 job openings

New York27 job openings

Phoenix25 job openings

El Segundo24 job openings

Montgomery20 job openings

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Meteorologist

10,729 job openings

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The average salary for a Meteorologist in United States is USD 60,082 - USD 91,750 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 75,916 per year, based on 10,729 active job listings.

The cities with the most Meteorologist job opportunities in United States are Brooklyn, Colorado Springs, Columbus, Austin, College Park. Brooklyn leads with 164 job openings.

Explore 10,729 Meteorologist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.