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Bill Martin Biography

Bill Martin is an American in the meteorology field working for KTVU FOX 2 as the chief meteorologist. He joined the station in 1992 as a weekend meteorologist. Before joining the station, he forecasted for KPXI.

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Bill Martin Height

Martin stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Bill Martin Age

Martin keeps his birthdate and year away from the limelight. Thus, it is not when Martin celebrates his birthday. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.

Personal Life

Bill Martin Relatives and Family

Martin’s father was born in 1927 and is 97 years old. On May 23, 2023, he posted a picture of them and captioned “96.” His family can be traced back to the gold rush in Northern California. Regardless, he keeps more information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.

Bill Martin Spouse and Children

Martin tied the knot with Pam Parsons Martin but has kept information regarding her away from the public. The couple has a son, Bill, and daughter, Avery, and he regularly posts on his Instagram account. He loves living in the Bay region because of the temperate climate and enjoys snowboarding, hiking, kayaking, biking, skiing, surfing, and climbing.

Bill Martin Education

Martin received his high school diploma from Paradise High School and then enrolled at the University of California Berkeley. He finished his collegiate studies and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Physical Geography. In 1987, he received a Master’s degree in Atmospheric Science from San Francisco State.

Professional Life

Bill Martin Career

Martin works for KTVU FOX 2 as the chief meteorologist. He served the station as a weekend meteorologist when he joined the station. Before joining the station, he worked for KPXI as a weekend meteorologist. From 1990 to 1992, he worked in Santa Rosa at Channel 50 KFTY as a meteorologist. Before, that he served KRON NBC from 1988 to 1990.

During his career, he has broadcasted the Camp Fire in Paradise where the house he grew up in was destroyed, the Oakland Hills fires, the San Bruno gas fire, the earthquake in 1989, the Japanese tsunami, the Oroville Dam evacuations, and many local flooding.

Bill Martin Net Worth

Martin has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a meteorologist.

Bill Martin Salary

Martin receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he earns working as a chief meteorologist.

Bill Martin Social Media

Martin has active social media platforms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. He has a following of over 16K on Facebook, a following of over 1.9K on Instagram, and a following of over 11K on Twitter.

KTVU FOX 2

At KTVU FOX 2, Martin works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;

  • Jason Appelbaum
  • Sal Castaneda
  • Dave Clark
  • Pam Cook
  • Joe Fonzi
  • Julie Haener
  • Heather Holmes
  • Jana Katsuyama
  • Frank Mallicoat