Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary distribution

Where Philadelphia atmospheric and space scientists fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Bachelor's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Physics

  Knowledge

  4.4 / 5

• English Language

  Knowledge

  4.3 / 5

• Written Comprehension

  Ability

  4.3 / 5

• Geography

  Knowledge

  4.3 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.3 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.3 / 5

• Mathematics

  Knowledge

  4.3 / 5

• Reading Comprehension

  Basic skill

  4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media.

2. 02

   Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.

3. 03

   Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.

4. 04

   Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.

5. 05

   Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.

6. 06

   Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.

7. 07

   Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.

8. 08

   Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.