Weather Forecaster Salary in the United States

Weather Forecaster Salary

How much does a Weather Forecaster make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Weather Forecaster in the United States is $118,341. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $66,911 to a high of $172,934, with most professionals earning between $91,421 and $146,917.

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Weather Forecaster Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Weather Forecaster Salary $66,911 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Weather Forecaster Salary $91,421 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Weather Forecaster Salary $118,341 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Weather Forecaster Salary $146,917 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Weather Forecaster Salary $172,934 US April 01, 2025
25% $91,421 10% $66,911 90% $172,934 75% $146,917 $118,341 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Base Salary

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91421
146917
118341

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
91453
146970
118384
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Weather Forecaster in the United States. The base salary for Weather Forecaster ranges from $91,421 to $146,917 with the average base salary of $118,341. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,453 to $146,970 with the average total cash compensation of $118,384.

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