Biography of Jim Spencer
Jim Spencer is an Emmy Award-winning American meteorologist known for his work as a weather forecaster for KXAN News based in Austin, Texas. He has served as the station’s morning and evening weather anchor for nearly 31 years, the longest tenure of any KXAN News employee. Jim joined KXAN News in 1990 after completing a ten-year stint working as the morning news anchor for News 36 First Cast. Jim announced his semi-retirement from KXAN News in 2021. He now works part-time.
Spencer was born and raised in a working class family living in the suburbs of Lindsey Oklahoma. He grew up as the eldest in his family with only three children. Spencer finished high school in his hometown. He then enrolled at East Central University in Oklahoma and graduated with a degree in journalism and communications after four years of work.
Jim began his career joining KTEN News as a reporter after graduating college in 1983. His incredible work at the station made him the station’s chief meteorologist. At KTEN, Jim was recognized for providing the latest morning and evening weather updates. He also tracked various storms, tornadoes and hurricanes around Texas.
Jim even worked for two years at KADA AM Radio before finally joining KTEN News. He was also the recipient of a national recognition award for his incredible weather work and the National Weather Association’s Weather Caster of the Year just five years after joining KXAN News. In his free time, Jim enjoys watching football and spending time with his family.
Jim Spencer Age | Birthday
How old is Jim Spencer? Spencer is about 55 to 60 years old. He was born around 1963 in Lindsay, Oklahoma, United States. However, the exact date of birth and date of Jim’s birth are under discussion. We’ll let you know as soon as it’s available.
Jim Spencer Hite
Jim stands at approx 5 ft 10 in (1.70 m). He too weighs approximately 56 to 60 kg. However, his other body measurements are still under review.
Jim Spencer Family | Parents
Miller was born to his loving parents living in the suburbs of the United States. However, Tom managed to keep the identity of his mother, father and siblings away from the public. More information on Miller’s family background will be updated as it becomes available online.
Jim Spencer’s wife
Jim has not gone public with this partner, wife and marital status. This is because Spencer likes to keep his personal dating life away from his professional life. However, Jim enjoys spending time with his nieces Falicia, Krysta, Zach, Zak, Kandis and Joaquin who he loves to brag about all the time. He even calls them Broc, Jackson, Braelyn, Zoey and Kenedy as their respective nicknames.
Salary Jim Spencer KXAN
Spencer is believed to earn an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $100,000. This is according to the KXAN payroll for its employees.
Jim Spencer Net Worth
Currently, Spencer is considered to have an estimated net value of about 100 thousand dollars. His main source of income is undoubtedly recognized and known to be his career as a journalist and news reporter.
Retirement Jim Spencer
What happened to Jim Spencer from KXAN News? Jim is currently in semi-retirement at KXA News. In November 2021, he announced live on air that he would be working as a part-time meteorologist and station meteorologist.
