The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Federal government agencies (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service)
- Weather consulting firms
- Colleges and universities
- Research and testing services
- Radio and television stations
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow about as fast as average. New forecasting technology allows forecasting for specific purposes. This will lead to more jobs in private industry as businesses need accurate weather data. Jobs in government such as with the National Weather Service (NWS) will be scarce. Openings will occur as people leave or retire.
Competition for jobs will be strong. There are more people graduating from atmospheric science programs than there are jobs. Job prospects are best for those with advanced degrees.
Meteorologists (CIS 100014)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
223 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
23 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
111 Very small |
& |
11.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
11 Very small |
& |
18.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
22 Very small |
& |
18.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
10 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
6 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
10,500 Very small |
& |
4.8% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
900 Very few |