How much does a Chief Meteorologist make in Houston, TX?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Meteorologist in Houston, TX is $109,431. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,805 to $119,421, with most professionals earning between $87,221 and $128,516.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chief Meteorologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $87,221 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $97,805 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $109,431 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $119,421 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Meteorologist Salary $128,516 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
25% $97,805 10% $87,221 90% $128,516 75% $119,421 $109,431 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bachelor's Degree

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    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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97805
119421
109431

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
87068
139931
112716
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Meteorologist in Houston, TX. The base salary for Chief Meteorologist ranges from $97,805 to $119,421 with the average base salary of $109,431. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,068 to $139,931 with the average total cash compensation of $112,716.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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