Also called: Storm Chaser
Takes tourists into Tornado Alley to safely watch giant thunderstorms and tornadoes.
In spring, you study morning models, pick a target town hundreds of miles away, and drive a van of guests into position to watch a supercell. Some chasers also sell video to TV networks.
Highly seasonal; many chasers have other jobs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; deep severe-weather knowledge and driving experience. Many have meteorology degrees.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Meteorology.
Growing about average. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. Driving guests safely to supercells and reading the sky live is hands-on, often self-employed work.
Classes: Earth science, Physics, Driver's education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-7012.
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