Also called: Ag Weather Forecaster, Agrometeorologist
Forecasts weather for farmers and crop markets, from frost warnings to drought outlooks.
An ag meteorologist starts the day with weather models and satellite images, then writes forecasts for growers deciding when to plant, spray, or harvest. Some work for commodity traders, predicting how weather will move corn and soybean prices.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in meteorology or atmospheric science; some study agronomy too.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Agronomy.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 19-2021: Average (3% to 4%).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI weather models now match traditional forecasts; fewer routine forecasters, while explaining risk to farmers stays human.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus, Earth science, Computer science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2021.
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