Atmospheric and Space Scientists

in California

Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Include weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of a meteorologist. [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)

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Skills	Importance	Competence Level
Active Learning	90	76
Critical Thinking	93	74
Information Gathering	93	81
Information Organization	93	79
Judgment and Decision Making	83	67
Learning Strategies	77	62
Mathematics	83	64
Reading Comprehension	90	74
Science	90	81
Speaking	90	71
Synthesis/Reorganization	77	71
Systems Perception	80	67
Writing	83	62

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Wages

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Area	Time Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
			25th	Median	75th
California	2023	$52.18	$35.90	$51.62	$64.19

Education

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Workers must have a Bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs

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The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Atmospheric and Space Scientists

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