Metrologist
Also called metrology technician, calibration technician, metrology technologist
Metrologists study and practice the science of measurement. They develop quantity systems, units of measurement and measuring methods to be used in science. Metrologists establish new methods and tools to quantify and better understand information.
What you'd do
Meteorologists · ILO- Investigating direction and speed of air movements, pressures, temperatures, humidity, physical and chemical transformation of pollutants and other phenomena such as cloud formation and precipitation, electrical disturbances or solar radiation
- Studying data collected from meteorological stations, radar and satellite imagery and computer model output to plot and forecast weather conditions
- Preparing and reporting short-term or long-term weather maps, forecasts and warnings relating to atmospheric phenomena such as cyclones, storms and other hazards to life and property and disseminating information about atmospheric conditions through a variety of media including radio, television, print and the Internet
- Conducting experiments in fog dispersal, cloud seeding, rain enhancement and other types of weather modification programmes
- Developing and testing mathematical computer models of weather and climate for experimental or operational use
- Participating in studies of the effect of weather on the environment
- Analysing the impact of industrial projects and human activity on the climate and quality of the air and working with the social science, engineering and economic communities to develop appropriate mitigation strategies
- Engaging in the design and development of new equipment and procedures for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or for related applications
- Conducting research on and improving or developing concepts, theories and operational methods related to the composition, structure and dynamics of the atmosphere and preparing scientific papers and reports on the outcome of this research
Apply scientific methodsOperate scientific measuring equipmentConduct research across disciplinesManage findable accessible interoperable and reusable dataThink abstractly+ 39 more essential skills
What the work is like
- Indoors
- A mix of sitting and standing
- Lots of contact with people
- Some freedom to decide
- Usually 40 hours a week
- Deadlines most weeks
- Some repetitive tasks
US data: based on the O*NET profile of the US job "Calibration Technologists and Technicians"
Will there be jobs?
Yes, good prospectsMany jobs will need filling by 2035.
Solid: measured. Dashed: forecast.
948,000 new jobs
2,300,000 replacing leavers
Jobs to fill per 100 people working now
Right now
3 of 27 countries report a shortage of meteorologists, 3 a surplus.
Meteorologists · EURESWhat does it pay?
Above averagePay depends a lot on the country: from about €2,000 a month (Bulgaria) to €7,100 (Denmark), before tax.
Pick a country at the top of the page to see typical pay there, for people under 30, and compared with all jobs.
Among professionals in the EU, women earn 21% less per hour than men. Professionals · Eurostat
What do I need to study?
Usually a degreeA degree in education science is the usual route.
Highest qualification of science and engineering professionals (EU, 2025)
Degree 90%Vocational 6%General secondary 3%Basic schooling 1%
Field that teaches it
Education science
Vocational route, EU
Fewer than 1 in 10 trainees in this field
Education graduates in a matching job
74% in the EU
823 institutions in the EU offer education bachelor's degrees. Pick a country at the top of the page to see where to study and the official course finders.
Will AI change it?
SignificantlyAI could take on part of most tasks, but none fully.
How exposed is this job? ILO scale
Very low
Low
Some tasks
Moderate
Significant
High
Average task score 0.54 on a scale from 0 (AI can't do it) to 1 (AI could do it fully).
See the score for each of the 9 tasks
Studying data collected from meteorological stations, radar and satellite imagery and computer model output to plot and forecast weather conditions0.65
Developing and testing mathematical computer models of weather and climate for experimental or operational use0.64
Preparing and reporting short-term or long-term weather maps, forecasts and warnings relating to atmospheric phenomena such as cyclones, storms and other hazards to life and property and disseminating information about atmospheric conditions through a variety of media including radio, television, print and the Internet0.63
Engaging in the design and development of new equipment and procedures for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or for related applications0.60
Conducting research on and improving or developing concepts, theories and operational methods related to the composition, structure and dynamics of the atmosphere and preparing scientific papers and reports on the outcome of this research0.56
Investigating direction and speed of air movements, pressures, temperatures, humidity, physical and chemical transformation of pollutants and other phenomena such as cloud formation and precipitation, electrical disturbances or solar radiation0.56
Analysing the impact of industrial projects and human activity on the climate and quality of the air and working with the social science, engineering and economic communities to develop appropriate mitigation strategies0.49
Participating in studies of the effect of weather on the environment0.43
Conducting experiments in fog dispersal, cloud seeding, rain enhancement and other types of weather modification programmes0.26
Based on what AI could technically do when assessed in 2025. It is not a forecast for a future year, and not a forecast of job losses. Scores for meteorologists. Source: ILO (2025), adapted (credits).