How to become a Meteorologist
Studies the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere to increase understanding of weather and climate, and to forecast changes in the weather and long-term climatic trends.
Main tasks
- Analyses and interprets weather data gathered from different sources such as meteorological stations, radars and satellite imagery
- Studies and analyses historical weather patterns to understand long-term trends and predict future climate scenarios
- Provides short to medium-term weather forecasts to the general public
- Studies the impact of weather on the environment and effects of human activity on the climate
- Develops, tests and improves mathematical and computer models of the weather and climate
- Prepares and issues warnings for atmospheric phenomena such as cyclones, storms, floods or other hazards to life and property
Ways in
- University: Science degrees, Offered by 39 universities in Australia
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $96,096 a year
- About 14,900 people work in this job group now, and about 18,500 are projected by 2035. (+24.7%)
- AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Meteorologist?
Ways in include: Science degrees.
How much does a Meteorologist earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $96,096 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is a Meteorologist a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 25% by 2035, from about 14,900 to about 18,500 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Meteorologist?
Usually. 95% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Will AI change the work of a Meteorologist?
AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04