Chief Meteorologist Salary in the United States

Chief Meteorologist Salary

How much does a Chief Meteorologist make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Meteorologist in the United States is $109,628. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,982 to $119,636, with most professionals earning between $87,379 and $128,748.

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10th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $87,379 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $97,982 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $109,628 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $119,636 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $128,748 US March 01, 2025
25% $97,982 10% $87,379 90% $128,748 75% $119,636 $109,628 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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119636
109628

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
97982
119636
109628
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Meteorologist in the United States. The base salary for Chief Meteorologist ranges from $97,982 to $119,636 with the average base salary of $109,628. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,982 to $119,636 with the average total cash compensation of $109,628.

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