Salary Range for a Climatologist
Climatology is defined as "The science that deals with climates and their phenomena." Climatologists also falls under the title of atmospheric scientists. Climatology is a branch in atmosphere sciences; therefore, it is specialization that an atmospheric scientist may want to attain. According to the Occupational Information Network, atmospheric scientists research and investigate atmospheric phenomena. They also interpret meteorological data. They prepare forecasts and reports for both public and other use. A bachelor's degree in meteorology is necessary for atmospheric sciences; however, in order for an atmospheric scientist to advance, one may have to attain a master's or Ph.D. with an atmospheric science specialization, such as climatology.
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National Estimates
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According to a May 2008 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean hourly wage of an atmospheric scientist was $39.46, and the mean annual wage was $38,990. Annual wage ranged from $38,990 to $127,100 annually.
Industries with Highest Level of Employment
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According to a May 2008 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, most atmospheric scientists worked within the federal executive branch, with an estimated 2,930 atmospheric scientists earning a mean wage of $89,950. Other industries that employ many atmospheric scientists are scientific research and development services; other professional, scientific and technical services; colleges, universities, and professional schools; and management, scientific and technical consulting services.
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Top Paying Industries
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According to a May 2008 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, atmospheric scientists receive the highest pay from scientific research and development services, with a national mean wage of $92,240. Atmospheric scientists also receive high pay in the following industries: federal executive branch; radio and television broadcasting; colleges, universities, and professional schools; and navigational, measuring, electromedical and control instruments manufacturing.
States with Highest Employment Concentration
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According to a May 2008 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Colorado has the highest concentration of atmospheric scientists with 1,260 employed who earn about $84,390 annually. Other states with a high concentration of retail salespersons are Alaska, Maryland, District of Columbia and North Dakota.
Top Paying States
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According to a May 2008 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the top paying state for an atmospheric scientist is the District of Columbia, where companies employ 130 atmospheric scientists who have an hourly mean wage of $50.11 and annual mean wage of $104,230. Other top paying states are New Jersey, Maryland, California, and Pennsylvania.
Projected Growth
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The national employment as of 2006 was 9,000 employees. Between 2006 and 2016, there is an average projected growth of 7 percent to 13 percent and a projected need of 3,000 additional employees.
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In indian currency?
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wow tnx cant wait to be a climotologist
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can u please write the ammount in south african rands please.
