Also called: TV Meteorologist, Weathercaster
Forecasts the weather and explains it on TV, especially during storms.
A broadcast meteorologist studies radar and computer models, builds graphics, and goes live in front of a green screen. During tornado warnings they may stay on air for hours.
Approximate; chief meteorologists in big markets earn far more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Meteorology or atmospheric science degree; AMS certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Meteorology, Atmospheric Science.
Growing slowly. Local TV consolidation.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI weather models forecast better, but explaining storms on air and warning communities stays human.
Classes: AP Physics, Earth science, AP Calculus, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2021.
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