Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Meteorologists study weather conditions and forecast future weather conditions. Incident meteorologists (IMETs) are specialized meteorologists who travel to wildland fires (their main work area) and other large-scale incidents (e.g., hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, oil spills and other hazardous materials situations) to gather meteorological data and provide weather support and specialized forecasts. Their work contributes to the safety of wildland firefighters, rescue pilots, and rescue and recovery workers.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Scientific
Hands On
Technical
Career Ladder
College Professor, or Consulting Firm Owner, or Manager
Incident Meteorologist
Experienced Meteorologist
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