How much does a meteorologist make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $8,256 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $6,521
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States 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 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $427 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Astrophysicist$168,200
- Chemist$92,530
- Geologist$100,900
- Actuary$97,510
- Zoologist$100,600
- Forestry advisor$72,110
- Environmental protection professionals$80,150
- Industrial engineer$102,400
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Maryland | $128,800 |
| California | $124,900 |
| Hawaii | $121,000 |
| New Jersey | $120,200 |
| Idaho | $119,400 |
| New York | $117,500 |
| Florida | $116,000 |
| Arizona | $115,000 |
| Missouri | $114,200 |
| Illinois | $112,300 |
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| Oregon | $112,300 |
| New Mexico | $110,100 |
| Kansas | $109,300 |
| Nevada | $109,300 |
| Montana | $108,900 |
| Massachusetts | $108,100 |
| Minnesota | $106,300 |
| Colorado | $104,700 |
| District of Columbia | $103,900 |
| Maine | $103,700 |
| Indiana | $103,700 |
| Kentucky | $103,200 |
| Michigan | $103,200 |
| Wyoming | $99,940 |
| Louisiana | $97,470 |
| Georgia | $96,820 |
| Utah | $96,520 |
| Tennessee | $96,190 |
| Washington | $94,400 |
| Alaska | $94,380 |
| North Carolina | $91,560 |
| North Dakota | $91,560 |
| Wisconsin | $85,870 |
| Connecticut | $85,110 |
| Texas | $84,990 |
| Virginia | $83,880 |
| South Carolina | $82,240 |
| Alabama | $81,080 |
| West Virginia | $80,690 |
| South Dakota | $78,900 |
| Ohio | $78,580 |
| Iowa | $76,850 |
| Oklahoma | $76,480 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,890 |
| Arkansas | $71,940 |
| Nebraska | $60,540 |
| New Hampshire | $42,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meteorologist make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $8,256 a month, $99,070 a year.
How much does a meteorologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $53,060 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $161,900.
Which country pays a meteorologist the most?
United States, with a median of $99,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a meteorologist the most?
Maryland, with a median of $128,800 a year.
Does a meteorologist make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $99,070 a year against $85,760 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a meteorologist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: $168,200 a year against $99,070 for a meteorologist, 1.7 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate