Also called: Trading Meteorologist, Renewable Energy Forecaster
Forecasts weather for energy traders, wind farms, and power grids, where a degree of temperature can mean millions of dollars.
Before markets open, you brief traders on whether a cold snap will hit the Northeast. Or you forecast tomorrow's wind for a wind farm.
Bonuses at trading firms can be large.
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 or master's in meteorology.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Mathematics.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Growth is for atmospheric scientists overall.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI forecasts now beat traditional models for temperature and wind; fewer forecasters per trading desk.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Statistics, AP Economics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2021.
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