Atmospheric & Space Scientists
Code: 19-2021.00
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£99,070
Range: £53,060 - £161,890
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Broadcast Meteorologist
Forecaster
General Forecaster
Hydrometeorological Technician (Hydrometeorological Tech)
Meteorologist
Ocean Monitoring and Data Assimilation Scientist
Research Meteorologist
Service Hydrologist
Warning Coordination Meteorologist
Weather Forecaster
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
- Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
- Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
SAS
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Paint
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
figuring out how to use new ideas or things
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
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
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Communications
multimedia
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Key Work Styles:
Tolerance for Ambiguity
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Adaptability
Frequently Asked Questions About Atmospheric & Space Scientists
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Atmospheric & Space Scientists is £99,070. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £53,060, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £161,890 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Atmospheric & Space Scientists typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Atmospheric & Space Scientists include: IBM SPSS Statistics, SAS, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Paint. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£53,060
Median Annual (Average):
£99,070
90th Percentile (Senior):
£161,890
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