DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Occupational Description:
Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 240 | 91 | $38.73/hr | $7.78/hr | $20.90/hr | $23.92/hr | $38.85/hr | $49.74/hr | $59.59/hr |
| U S | 9,290 | 353 | $47.19/hr | $0.66/hr | $24.14/hr | $34.03/hr | $46.33/hr | $57.85/hr | $71.48/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2022 - 2032 | |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 50 | $42.38/hr | 5.9% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 10 | $45.41/hr | N/A |
| Photographers | 10 | $16.84/hr | 5.5% |
| Physicists | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hydrologists | N/A | N/A | 0.0% |
Tasks for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
- Analyzes and interprets meteorological data gathered by surface and upper air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts.
- Prepares special forecasts and briefings for air and sea transportation, agriculture, fire prevention, air-pollution control, and school groups.
- Conducts basic or applied research in meteorology.
- Broadcasts weather forecast over television or radio.
- Issues hurricane and other severe weather warnings.
- Directs forecasting services at weather station, or at radio or television broadcasting facility.
- Operates computer graphic equipment to produce weather reports and maps for analysis, distribution, or use in televised weather broadcast.
- Studies and interprets synoptic reports, maps, photographs, and prognostic charts to predict long and short range weather conditions.
