Meteorological Technician
Impact: Indirect
Collects, records, and transmits meteorological data, such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed and direction. Operates and maintains meteorological instruments and equipment. Assists meteorologists in forecasting weather conditions and preparing weather reports.
What the day looks like
- People interaction
- Moderate
- Team vs solo
- Team-oriented
- Client facing
- Rarely
- Impact visibility
- Moderate
- Travel
- Occasional
- Schedule flexibility
- Rigid
- Remote work
- Limited Remote
- Typical work hours
- 40
- Stress level
- Moderate
At a glance
- Median salary
- $60,000
- Entry-level
- $45,000
- Senior
- $78,000
- Growth by 2033
- 5%
- Demand
- Stable
- Freelance potential
- Low
- Salary growth potential
- Moderate
- Typical student debt
- $20,000 - $30,000
Skills you'll use
Hard skills
- Meteorological Instrumentation
- Data Analysis
- Weather Software
- Observation Techniques
- Equipment Maintenance
Soft skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
Technical complexity: High
How to get there
- Minimum education
- Associate's Degree
- Licensing
- No
- Years to mid-career
- 5
- Years to senior
- 10
- Career switching
- Moderate
Where this career leads
How people arrive here
Where you can go from here
Typical progression
- Meteorological Technician
- Senior Meteorological Technician
- Meteorologist Assistant
Future outlook
- Automation probability
- 20%
- AI disruption risk
- Moderate
- Demand trend
- Stable
How people feel about it
- Overall satisfaction
- 3.5/10
- Meaning
- 3.8/10
- Work-life balance
- 3.2/10
- Prestige
- 6.5/10
- Social perception
- High