Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth and Salary

Meteorologist

Luke Dorris

Luke Dorris

Who is Luke Dorris?

Luke Dorris is a meteorologist for WPLG Local 10 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he now works. Luke Dorris has covered several strong thunderstorms, tornadoes, cyclones, snowstorms, and hurricanes in his over a decade-long career, including Irma in 2017.

Dorris, who is now a professional broadcast meteorologist, was not always keen on weather research.

He was so intrigued with vehicles as a kid that he went to college to study automotive engineering.

As a result, he changed his major and evolved into the person he is now.

Birth, Parents, Siblings & Education of Luke Dorris

Luke Dorris was born and raised near the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri’s largest city.

Dorris hasn’t revealed his parents’ names, but he has discussed his family on social media on several occasions.

He once wrote a piece about his father having a heart attack and falling into a three-day coma.

Thankfully, Luke’s father recovered quickly and is currently doing well.

In addition, he has stated in his Instagram posts that music runs in his family and that his father and uncle like playing the guitar.

Unfortunately, due to health issues, Luke’s father is unable to participate at this time.

Dorris penned “I Love You” to his father, who had suffered a heart attack.

After graduating from high school in 2007, Luke enrolled at the University of Oklahoma.

In 2010, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology from the institution.

Sylvia Perez, a well-known journalist, is also a “Sooners.”

Net Worth and Salary of Luke Dorris

Dorris works as a meteorologist in Miami, Florida, and makes a respectable living.

The average annual salary for a meteorologist in Florida is $94,886.

As a result, it may be comparable to Dorris’ annual salary.

Luke drives a high-end sports automobile, a C5 Chevrolet Corvette that costs $21,300.

He showcased to his fans the unusual features of his car in one of his Instagram postings.

He also enjoys taking long drives with his adored wife.

Luke Dorris has a total net worth of $200,000 at the moment.

Luke Dorris
Luke Dorris posing for a photo. Source: Twitter

Facts of Luke Dorris

Full Name Luke Dorris
Profession meteorologist
Nationality American
Birth City St. Louis city
Birth Country America
Gender Identity Male
Marital Status Married
Spouse Karen Dorris
No Of Children 1
Education University of Oklahoma,

Relationship Status 

Luke Dorris, a meteorologist for Local 10, married Kelli Dorris, his long-time lover, on August 5, 2018.

Creekside Event Barn near St. Roca, Nebraska hosted the traditional Christian wedding ceremony.

In addition, the bride donned a white flower lace halter gown, while the groom looked dashing in a dark blue suit, white shirt, and light pink tie.

On the 5th of August 2018, Luke and his wife, Kelli Dorris, married at Creekside Event Barn in St. Roca, Nebraska.

On February 3, 2020, at 5:37 p.m., the couple had their first child, a baby boy named Wyatt Lee Dorris, after two years of marriage.

Their son weighed 7 pounds 0 ounces and stood 20.5 inches tall when he was born.

Their child is also healthy and strong, according to the doctor.

On the other hand, the couple is extremely passionate about cuisine and spends a significant amount of time preparing various dishes.

Meanwhile, they are fitness buffs who eat a well-balanced diet rich in protein and nutrients.

Aside from that, they enjoy seeing new areas and riding. They now call Fort Lauderdale, Florida home.

Professional Career 

Luke Dorris, a meteorologist in Miami, Florida, began working while still in college.

In a beer manufacturing facility, he earned his first job as a fork lifter.

He left his job after graduation and relocated to Lincoln, Nebraska, to pursue a career in meteorology.

Dorris was surprised to be offered a job as a morning meteorologist at KLKN-TV station for lunchtime and weekdays in June 2010.

Later, in August 2012, he was elevated to Chief Meteorologist at KLKN-TV.

He joined the WPLG-TV station in August 2017 after seven years at KLKN-TV, where he worked as an evening meteorologist.

Brandon Orr, on the other hand, has been a meteorologist at WPLG-TV for a long time.

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Quick Facts of Luke Dorris

  • Luke and his wife, Kelli Dorris during their wedding ceremony at Creekside Event Barn in St. Roca, Nebraska on 5th August 2018.
  • Dorris earns a decent salary as a meteorologist based in Miami, Florida.
  • A Florida-based meteorologist garners an average income of $94,886 per year.
  • Luke owns a lavish sports car, the C5 Chevrolet Corvette model, which costs $21,300.
  • Currently, he has a total net worth of $250,000.
  • Miami, Florida-based meteorologist Luke started working while he was in college.