How much does a meteorologist make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$8,855 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$6,563
- Equals
- $75,540
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $118,900 |
| 2. United States | $99,070 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $97,580 |
| 7. Denmark estimate | $76,550 |
| 8. Canada | $75,540 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $74,310 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $427 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AstrophysicistCA$117,500
- ChemistCA$84,040
- GeologistCA$104,000
- ActuaryCA$100,200
- ZoologistCA$103,900
- Forestry advisorCA$91,790
- Environmental protection professionalsCA$85,470
- Industrial engineerCA$92,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meteorologist make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$8,855 a month, CA$106,300 a year.
How much does a meteorologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$66,510 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$159,100.
Which country pays a meteorologist the most?
United States, with a median of $99,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meteorologist make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $99,070 a year against $75,540 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a meteorologist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: CA$117,500 a year against CA$106,300 for a meteorologist, 1.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate