Rich Marriott Biography

Rich Marriott is an Emmy Award-winning American meteorologist who works as a Morning Senior Meteorologist at KING5 Seattle. He has been part of this network since December 1987.

How old is Rich Marriott of King 5?

Marriott was born in Long Beach, California, on June 17th. However, Birth year has not been made public, though judging from his appearances, he seems to be around his 60s.

Rich Marriott’s Parents and siblings

Marriott was born and raised by parents in Long Beach, California, United States. Growing up, the senior weather anchor credits his parents’ love and support. Apart from this, he has not revealed any further information about his dad, mom, or siblings, if he has any.

Rich Marriott Education

Regarding his education, Rich graduated in 1978 from the University of Washington, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. He also spent eight years in college at UCLA, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Physics and a master’s degree in meteorology.

Rich Marriott’s Wife, Children

Regarding his marital status, Rich has been married to his second wife, Andrea Marriott, for over 30 Years. The duo is proud parents of two adult children and two granddaughters. Rich has also been blessed with another son, who is a nine-year-old boy whose delight in life keeps him from ever feeling old.

During his spare time, Rich spends it traveling, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and pulling weeds. He still has climbing Kilimanjaro on his to-do list with his daughter!

Rich Marriott’s TV Career

Marriott is a morning weathercaster at KING 5 News based in Seattle, WA. He arrived at KING 5 in 1987 as a Weekend News meteorologist and shifted to his current position in 1990. Rich has had the unique experience of forecasting weather in Washington for 48 years and has had the privilege of being a member of KING 5 for over 35 years.

While at King 5, Rich has had the good fortune to meet wonderful individuals and has had amazing experiences. Probably his most notable moments have been flying with the Blue Angels (a lifetime experience) and assisting in reporting on the Vancouver Winter Olympics (I still love snow). Rich’s one journalistic claim to fame was an Emmy Award for work on their special on Climate Change.

Before coming to KING-TV, he was a meteorologist for the U.S. Forest Service Northwest Mountain Weather and Avalanche Forecast Center. Rich also offered detailed avalanche forecasts and mountain weather for Washington and Oregon to government and private agencies, as well as the public.

While at College, he worked in the department of meteorology researching the Earth’s upper atmosphere, including computer modeling of the global circulation. It was fascinating to research, and he wished to serve in the space program.

Apart from being a senior meteorologist at King 5, Rich belongs to the Oceanographic Society, the Canadian Meteorological Society, the American Geophysical Union,  and the American Meteorological Society (and has their Broadcast Seal).

He is also a skilled representative of the Board Emeritus of the Friends of NWAC and the American Avalanche Association. Over the years, Rich has co-authored research papers in scientific journals, including the Journal of Geoelecticity and Geomagnetism, Annals of Glaciology, Nature, Solar Physics, and others. Rich has not retired yet.

Rich Marriott Height

Marriott has an estimated height of 5 feet 8 inches, equaling 1.75 meters.

Rich Marriott Salary

Marriott has an estimated annual salary ranging from $ 110,285 to $ 228,235 K.

Rich Marriott Net Worth

Marriott’s approximate net worth is $ 1 million to $ 5 million. Nevertheless, his profession as a meteorologist is his primary source of income.

Rich Marriott KING 5

Marriott works at KING 5 with his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;

1. Mimi Jung
2. Jake Whittenber
3. Madison Wade
4. Steve Soliz
5. Shanté Sumpter
6. Natalie Swaby
7. Paul Silvi
8. Taylor Mirfenderes
9. Leah Pezzetti
10. Joyce Taylor
11. Christine Pae
12. Jessica Janner Castro
13. Farah Jadran
14. Chris Ingalls
15. Jake Garcia
16. Susannah Frame
17. Mike Everett
18. Chris Egan
19. Greg Copeland
20. Adam Claibon
21. Julie Calhoun
22. Conner Board
23. Drew Andre

Is Rich Marriott on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok?

You can follow him via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.  Rich doesn’t appear to have a public TikTok or Snapchat account.