How much does a Chief Meteorologist make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Meteorologist in California is $120,920. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,074 to $131,959, with most professionals earning between $96,379 and $142,009.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chief Meteorologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $96,379 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $108,074 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $120,920 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $131,959 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $142,009 CA April 01, 2025
25% $108,074 10% $96,379 90% $142,009 75% $131,959 $120,920 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $118,729 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $121,176 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $124,723 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $118,638 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $115,884 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $123,092 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $118,887 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $112,870 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $138,390 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $138,073 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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