Government and Research Meteorology Careers

About This Guide

Government and research meteorology offer more stable, if less visible, career paths than broadcast, with their own specific hiring processes and qualifications. This guide covers that alternative route.

Inside: the National Weather Service hiring process and qualification standards, research and academic paths for those interested in graduate study, private-sector forecasting roles (aviation, agriculture, energy) worth considering, and comparing the stability and lifestyle tradeoffs across these paths versus broadcast. Available in print (8.5×11, binder-ready) and digital (6×9, phone-optimized) formats.