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Jobs / Science and research / 19-2021.00

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

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. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.

US jobs
10,000
Median wage
$99,070 a year
Job family
Science and research

Can agents do the work of atmospheric and space scientists?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Science and research: Some tasks (no change in 12 months)

Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.

Evidence: CORE-Bench, declared solved.

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.

  • 16%Research issues related to earth sciencesNot measured
  • 12%Provide information or assistance to the publicNot measured
  • 10%Develop scientific or mathematical theories or modelsNot measured
  • 8%Present research or technical informationNot measured
  • 7%Collect environmental or biological samplesNot measured
  • 6%Analyze data to improve operationsNot measured
  • 6%Investigate the environmental impact of industrial or development activitiesNot measured
  • 4%Teach academic or vocational subjectsNot measured

Benchmarks for the job family

These cover work in science and research, not always this occupation's tasks.

Direct evidence

Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.

  • CORE-Benchby Princeton UniversityTask level · CORE-Bench-Hard accuracy (public test set)
    95.5%Claude Code + Claude Opus 4.5 (after manual regrading) · 3 Dec 2025
    Solved

Also relevant

These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
  • 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.
  • Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
  • Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
  • 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.
  • Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
  • Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
  • Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information.
  • Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
  • Develop and deliver training on weather topics.
  • Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
  • Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
Other job titles for this occupation (38)

Broadcast Meteorologist · Forecaster · General Forecaster · Hydrometeorological Technician (Hydrometeorological Tech) · Meteorologist · Ocean Monitoring and Data Assimilation Scientist · Research Meteorologist · Service Hydrologist · Warning Coordination Meteorologist · Weather Forecaster · Aerologist · Air Analyst · Astrochemist · Atmospheric Chemist · Atmospheric Scientist · Climate Change Risk Assessor · Climatologist · Computer Meteorologist · Hurricane Tracker · Hydrometeorologist · Marine Meteorologist · Meteorological Engineer · Meteorological Technician (Meteorological Tech) · Morning Meteorologist · Oceanographic Meteorologist · Operational Meteorologist · Physical Meteorologist · Radiosonde Specialist · Space Operations Officer · Space Scientist · Storm Chaser · Synoptic Meteorologist · Tornado Chaser · Tracker · Weather Analyst · Weather Anchor · Weatherization Specialist · Weatherman