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.

Atmospheric Scientist

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