Tom Skilling Bio
Tom Skilling is an American television meteorologist currently working at WGN-TV as chief meteorologist. He appears weekdays on WGN Evening News from 5-7pm, WGN News at Nine and WGN News at Ten. Tom joined the network in 1978 he celebrates his 44th anniversary with WGN-TV in August 2022.
Being a chief meteorologist at WGN-TV Tom is rumored to be the highest-paid local broadcast meteorologist in the United States. He also writes the daily weather column for the Chicago Tribune. That feature, Ask Tom, ceased in August 2022 with a redesign of the weather page.
Tom began his successful career at the age of 14 when he was hired by WKKD in Aurora, IL, while attending West Aurora High School. Three years later he joined WLXT-TV while going to school during the day.
His first television job was at age 18 in Aurora, IL, at WLXT-Channel 60. Then he joined WKOW-TV (ABC affiliate) and WTSO radio in Madison, WI before going to work for WITI-TV, Milwaukee from 1975-1978, where he was rated the city’s #1 meteorologist.
Moreover, Tom is a member of the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association. Additionally, Tom hosts annual tornado and severe weather seminars at the Fermi National Accelerator Lab (Fermilab) in Batavia, Illinois. The year 2013 marked the 32nd year of the seminar and the first that featured presentations specifically on climate change. Skilling received an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois.
Tom Skilling Age
Tom is 72 years old as of 2024. He was born on February 20, 1952 in Aurora, Illinois, U.S. Additionally, Skilling celebrates his birthday on 20 February and his zodiac sign is Pisces.
Tom Skilling Height
Skilling stands tall at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 m) and has a moderate weight.
Tom Skilling Education
Tom attended West Aurora High School. He then went on and attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison to study meteorology and journalism. While attending the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he worked at WKOW-TV and WTSO radio, both in Madison.
Tom Skilling Family
Skilling was born in the Chicago suburb of Aurora, Illinois. He is the son oldest son of Betty and Thomas Ethelber Skilling Jr. Tom has three siblings and he is the of four children. One of his brother known as Jeffrey Skilling, is the former chief operating officer of Enron Corporation.
Tom Skilling Wife
Tom is currently single and he is not dating anyone. He likes to keep his love life away from public since it is not clear if he has been into any relationship there before. However, we will update you as soon as we discover any details regarding his previous relationships.
Tom Skilling Salary
Skilling earns an annual average salary of $1 million from his career as a chief meteorologist at WGN-TV.
Tom Skilling Net worth
Tom has an estimated net worth of $15 Million as of year 2023. This includes his assets, money and income. Skilling has garnered this huge amount from her successful career as a chief meteorologist.