As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weather Forecaster in San Francisco, CA is $178,792, equivalent to $86 per hour, $3,438 weekly, or $14,899 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Weather Forecaster in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Weather Forecaster in San Francisco, CA vary widely, spanning from $142,220 to $210,798. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($159,649) and 75th percentile ($195,545), while top earners (90th percentile) make $210,798 per year. This $35,896 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Assembler, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Francisco Weather Forecaster often earn 13.1% higher than national averages. However, San Francisco currently ranks 3 statewide for Weather Forecaster job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Weather Forecaster Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Weather Forecaster Salary $142,220 San Francisco, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weather Forecaster Salary $159,649 San Francisco, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weather Forecaster Salary $178,792 San Francisco, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weather Forecaster Salary $195,545 San Francisco, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weather Forecaster Salary $210,798 San Francisco, CA May 01, 2026
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Weather Forecaster in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Weather Forecaster ranges from $159,649 to $195,545 with the average base salary of $178,792. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,508 to $188,835 with the average total cash compensation of $152,101.

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