Meteorologist salary in United States

The average salary for a Meteorologist is $76,281 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 126 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 24, 2026.

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Meteorologist salaries typically range between a low of $40,008 and a high of $145,440 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Meteorologist include Portland, OR at $115,911 per year, Houston, TX at $97,096 per year, and College Park, MD at $78,600 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Meteorologist include bp ($191,000 per year) and Worldwide Recruitment Solutions ($162,500 per year).