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10 of the Most Popular Types of Weather Reporter Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications needed for a career as a weather reporter include a bachelor’s degree in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, or a related field. If the position requires on-air performance, you need to have experience working in some form of broadcast journalism. You also need to possess excellent communication and public speaking skills, as weather reporters must translate complex atmospheric and climate data into understandable forecasts.

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Top Types Of Weather Reporter Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Weather Reporter positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Meteorologist

    Salary range: $98,500 - $98,500

    Meteorologists study the atmosphere and its effects on Earth. According to the American Meteorological Society, meteorologists apply scientific knowledge to a variety of topics, including weather forecasting, atmospheric research, information services, forensic services, and teaching.

  • Entry Level Meteorologist

    Salary range: $98,500 - $98,500

    As an entry-level meteorologist, your job is to analyze meteorology data to forecast the weather, explain your prediction to the public, and conduct research to explain the numerical difference between current projections and past weather data. Entry-level meteorologists often develop content and graphics for television, websites, and social media, participate in public appearances, coordinate segments with producers, and determine which weather content is relevant to breaking news and everyday situations. This is an entry-level position, so it often involves working under a senior-level meteorologist to develop your skills. Most entry-level meteorologists work for local news stations, but you can also find work with research institutions, universities, and other scientific groups.

  • Weather Station

    Salary range: $98,500 - $98,500

    Weather Station is a typical job search query Most salaries for Weather Station jobs pay between $98,500 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Weather Station job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Chief Meteorologist

    Salary range: $110,000 - $137,500

    Chief Meteorologist is a typical job search query Most salaries for Chief Meteorologist jobs pay between $110,000 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Chief Meteorologist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Weather Forecasting

    Salary range: $98,500 - $98,500

    Weather Forecasting is a common job search query. Most salaries for Weather Forecasting jobs pay between $98,500 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Weather Forecasting job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Work From Home Meteorologist Weather Forecaster

    Salary range: $98,500 - $98,500

    Work From Home Meteorologist Weather Forecaster is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Work From Home Meteorologist Weather Forecaster jobs pay between $98,500 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Work From Home Meteorologist Weather Forecaster job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Broadcast Meteorologist

    Salary range: $98,500 - $98,500

    A broadcast meteorologist balances the ability to entertain with the ability to provide essential information about the weather. Your responsibilities in this career include gathering and interpreting meteorological and weather-related information. Your duties are to report upcoming weather, provide viewers with tips to prepare for severe weather situations, present updated stories, and stay current on the latest technologies and research methods. You strive to develop a following and maintain a relationship with your audience. You can find a broadcast meteorologist position with a local or national television network, a cable weather outlet, or a radio station.

  • Weather Anchor

    Salary range: $36,000 - $36,000

    Weather Anchor is a typical job search query Most salaries for Weather Anchor jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $36,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Weather Anchor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Weather Forecaster

    Salary range: $88,500 - $96,500

    Weather forecasters are primarily responsible for analyzing weather data and formulating weather reports based on their analysis. These reports can include forecasts of temperature, precipitation, and wind speed, as well as the time these conditions are supposed to occur. Your responsibilities generally revolve around making weather predictions, but the industry in which you work can dictate how much you actually predict anything. For example, some weather forecasters perform on-air broadcasts for television and radio. In these positions, your duties are to present predictions and data collected by other meteorologists as an audience-friendly weather report.

  • Meteorology

    Salary range: $98,500 - $98,500

    Meteorology is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Meteorology jobs pay between $98,500 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Meteorology job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.