Chief Meteorologist Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Chief Meteorologist Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does a Chief Meteorologist make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Meteorologist in Des Moines, IA is $107,523. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,101 to $117,339, with most professionals earning between $85,701 and $126,276.

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10th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $85,701 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $96,101 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $107,523 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $117,339 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $126,276 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $96,101 10% $85,701 90% $126,276 75% $117,339 $107,523 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Meteorologist in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Chief Meteorologist ranges from $96,101 to $117,339 with the average base salary of $107,523. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,101 to $117,339 with the average total cash compensation of $107,523.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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