Atmospheric Scientist
Code: 19-2021.00
Also known as: Broadcast Meteorologist, Forecaster, Forensic Meteorologist, General Forecaster, Hydrometeorological Technician, Meteorologist, Research Meteorologist, Space Weather Forecaster, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Weather Forecaster
Description: Atmospheric Scientists are involved in the study of atmospheric sciences in an effort to forecast weather conditions.
Typical wages
| 10% | $52,350 |
| 25% | $72,570 |
| Median | $99,740 |
| 75% | $123,930 |
| 90% | $153,150 |
| 10% | $25.17 |
| 25% | $34.89 |
| Median | $47.95 |
| 75% | $59.58 |
| 90% | $73.63 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
9,900 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
10,600 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 900 |