Local Television

Meteorologist

Salary data based on 27 job postings

"The median salary for a Meteorologist in Local Television is $108,705 per year, with salaries ranging from $44,444 at the 10th percentile to $132,500 at the 90th percentile based on 14 job postings. Key skills required for this role include weather forecasting, on-air presentation, severe weather coverage, social media content creation, and multi-platform content creation."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$108,705

10th Percentile

$44,444

90th Percentile

$132,500

Sample Size

14

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Meteorologist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$44,444Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$108,705Typical salary
90th Percentile$132,500Senior / top earners

Based on 14 job postings with salary data

Skills for Meteorologist

Weather forecastingOn-air presentationSevere weather coverageSocial media content creationMulti-platform content creationStorytellingTV weather graphics systemsSynoptic meteorologyTropical meteorologyRadar meteorology

Common Employers Hiring Meteorologist

  • Paramount8 positions
  • TEGNA Inc.5 positions
  • FOX3 positions
  • Nexstar Broadcasting2 positions
  • Spectrum2 positions

Top Locations for Meteorologist

Los Angeles, CaliforniaChicago, IL, US, 60602West Sacramento, CA, US, 95605Washington, DCDallas, TX

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Data extracted from 27 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated February 2026