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Overview
Meteorologist work focuses on weather forecasts, climate processes, atmospheric observations, forecast models and meteorological databases.
In job descriptions, look for weather forecasts, climate processes, atmospheric observations, forecast models and meteorological databases, plus responsibility to measure weather conditions, compare model output, prepare briefings and explain uncertainty to weather-information users.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Meteorologist work centres on observations, forecast models and weather information that must be useful to specific users. A role may involve monitoring atmospheric data, comparing model output, preparing forecasts, maintaining meteorological records and explaining uncertainty clearly before decisions about transport, planning, broadcasting or research are made.
Skills and specializations
Important skill areas include meteorology, climatology, mathematics, statistical analysis and use of forecasting models. Some roles lean toward climate-process research, hydrology or oceanography links, remote sensing, weather maps, meteorological databases, instrument work or live weather briefings for non-specialist audiences.
Salary context
Pay comparisons are most meaningful when the advert shows forecast responsibility, data complexity and the audience for the work. A post that signs off operational forecasts, develops models or advises decision makers carries a different weight from a role focused on data collection, database maintenance or briefing support.
Career paths
Career development can move from forecasting support or research assistance into operational forecasting, climate research, model development, meteorological instrumentation, database responsibility or communication-heavy weather services. Strong progression usually combines atmospheric science with reliable data handling and clear explanation of forecast limits.
Good to know
Read vacancies for the named weather domain: aviation, marine, hydrology, public forecasting, broadcasting, climate research or environmental monitoring. Check whether the role uses established forecast tools, develops models, operates instruments, writes briefings or manages meteorological data, because those details change the daily rhythm.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
19-2021.00
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Alternative labels
atmospheric scientist
meteorology scientist
meteorology researcher
atmospheric research scientist
meteorology analyst
atmospheric analyst
meteorology research analyst
meteorology science researcher
atmospheric science researcher
atmospheric researcher
meteorology research scientist
marine meteorologist
atmospheric research analyst
Occupation group
Meteorologists (2112)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1c862e14-80f8-4aa8-8f1c-fd2ca95b63ad |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2112.1 |
| ISCO group | 2112 |
| Concept type | Occupation |