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Atmospheric and Space Scientists
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.
What an atmospheric and space scientist does
Become an atmospheric and space scientist
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good atmospheric and space scientist
- Reading work related information.
- Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
- Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $44 per hour with an average salary of $92,300 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $30 and $47 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $62,600 and $97,800 per year.
Atmospheric And Space Scientist job outlook
- There are 462 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 29 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.