Thursday, January 17, 2008

Meteorologist Salaries






Anyone who enters the federal government service as National Weather Service meteorologists with a bachelor's degrees and no experience begins at the GS 5-7 level. The annual salary is about $19,520 to $24,178. Graduates with master's degrees start at the GS 7-9 level, and the pay ranges from $24,178 to $29,577 per year. Those with doctorates start at the GS 9-11 level, offering annual starting salaries ranging from $29,577 to $35,786. The top level for meteorologists with the NWS is at the GS 13 level, which starts at $51,003 per year. In private industry and consulting firms, salaries begin at about the same level but have the potential to be higher paying with more experience and education. Although these positions are highly competitive, some consultants and many broadcast personalities earn annual incomes of $120,000 or more. Basically, any higher level of education acquired results in more job opportunities and a higher salary. With a decent level of education, meteorology is potentially a very profitable profession




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