Atmospheric and Space Scientists (19-2021)

Occupation description:  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.

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Employment and Job Openings   (click here for the 10-year forecast)

Job outlook

• Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.

2017 Wages

Labor Force Indicators

2016 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
13	3	23.1	50.0	50.0

2016 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	2
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	2
UI claimants previously working in occupation	0

2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	21
Number of job position postings	0
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	0.0

Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training

Training Resources