Aviation Meteorologist Salary in the United States

How much does an Aviation Meteorologist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aviation Meteorologist in the United States is $139,803 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, an Aviation Meteorologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,587
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,128 to $152,776
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,767
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Aviation Meteorologist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $152,776 $12,731 $2,938 $73
Average $139,803 $11,650 $2,689 $67
25th Percentile $125,128 $10,427 $2,406 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Aviation Meteorologist Salaries

An Aviation Meteorologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Aviation Meteorologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $176,334
  • San Francisco: $174,403
  • Oakland: $170,727

What Skills Can Increase an Aviation Meteorologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.43% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Assembler (Mentioned in 2.14% Job Postings): An assembler is a program that takes basic computer instructions and converts them into a pattern of bits that the computer's processor can use to perform its basic operations.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 1.8% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.43%
Assembler 2.14%
Programming 1.8%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Aviation Meteorologist's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$152,385
9%
Verbal Communication
$149,589
7%
Python
$149,589
7%
Technical Skills
$148,191
6%
Coordination
$146,793
5%
Collaboration
$145,395
4%
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Aviation Meteorologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aviation Meteorologist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Aviation Meteorologist positions in Transportation or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Aviation Meteorologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Aviation Meteorologist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$167,764$81.020%
Aerospace & Defense$153,783$74.010%
Financial Services$146,793$71.05%

Aviation Meteorologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aviation Meteorologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Aviation Meteorologist

Salaries for an Aviation Meteorologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $106,210 in 2023 to around $102,578 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Aviation Meteorologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Aviation Meteorologist Over Time

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2023
$106,210
2024
$104,077
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$102,578
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2023 $106,210
2024 $104,077
2025 $102,578
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Most common benefits for Aviation Meteorologist

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