Tom Tefertiller Biography
Tom Tefertiller is a renowned American meteorologist with over two decades of experience working as a chief meteorologist at CBS 7 News in Odessa, Texas. He joined the First Alert 7 team in December 2015 after previously working as a chief meteorologist at KWES-TV in Midland, Texas (August 1994 to May 2015).
Tom Tefertiller Age
Tefertiller is 67 years old as of 2026; he was born on August 29, 1968, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He celebrates his birthday on August 29 every year.
Tom Tefertiller Height / Measurements
Tefertiller is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, which is equivalent to 175 cm.
Tom Tefertiller Wife / Children
Tefertiller manages to keep information regarding whether he is married or not away from the public. He also keeps information regarding whether he has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information once it’s available.
Tom Tefertiller Family / Relatives
Tefertiller manages to keep information about his parents out of the limelight. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Tom Tefertiller Education and Career Background
Tefertiller’s pursuit of higher education began at Texas A&M University, where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in meteorology and Geography (from 1987 to 1990). After graduating, he enrolled at Stephen F. Austin State University. Here, Tefertiller pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations (from 1991 to 1992) and a Bachelor of Science in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (from August 1990 to August 1992). In addition to his academic background, Tefertiller is a 1994 graduate of Mississippi State University, where he earned his Master’s degree in Geosciences and Meteorology.
Tefertiller serves as the Chief Meteorologist for the First Alert 7 team at CBS 7 (KOSA-TV), Odessa, Texas. In his current role, he leads weather coverage, forecasts severe storms, and provides daily weather updates for West Texas audiences. He joined the station in December 2015, and 2025 marked his 10th work anniversary at the station. His first on-air role was at KWES-TV in Midland, Texas, where he was the chief meteorologist, a position he held from August 1994 to May 2015, making him one of the longest meteorologist at the station.
Tom Tefertiller Salary
Tefertiller receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Tom Tefertiller Net Worth
Through Tefertiller’s career as a meteorologist, she has accumulated a net worth ranging from $1 Million to $5 Million.
Tom Tefertiller, CBS 7 News
Tefertiller works with CBS 7 News, where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Jay Hendricks
- Mary Kate Hamilton
- Matthew Alvarez
- Jakob Brandenburg
- Celeste Gessner
- Sawyer McElroy
- Jensen Young
- Isabella Garriga
- Sierra Burnett
Tom Tefertiller Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Tefertiller is active on his social media accounts. He has about 15k followers on his Facebook Page @Chief Meteorologist Tom Tefertiller, CBS 7, and about 505 followers on her Twitter account @TomTCBS7WX