Jim Spencer Profile
Jim Spencer is an American award-winning meteorologist working at KXAN News serving as the senior weathercaster. He joined KXAN in 1990.
Jim Spencer Career
Spencer serves as the senior weathercaster at KXAN News working part-time. On joining the station in 1990, he started off by serving as the morning newscast. He, later on, started as a chief weathercaster and as the evening weather broadcaster in 1993 until his semi-retirement on March 1, 2021.

Spencer started his career working at East Central University based in Ada Oklahoma. In August 1981, he joined KADA Radio where he served as a DJ and News Director based in Ada, Oklahoma till his departure in October 1983. He then joined KTEN-TV where he served as the chief weathercaster till October 1990.
Spencer has also received a ton of awards since he started his career. For instance, he received the National Weather Association’s Weathercaster of the Year award. He is also the recipient of three Emmys and several Emmy nominations. He also received five Texas Associated Press Best Weathercast awards and was tagged Best Weather Reporter in the Austin American Statesman’s Best of the Best Awards.
Spencer is also active when it comes to helping out in his community and is part of several organizations and foundations all across the world. For instance, he is part of the Community Advisory Board for Austin Wildlife Rescue and is on the board of directors of Service Dogs, Inc. In addition to that, he is also on the Community Advisory Board and is also volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).
Jim Spencer Age
Spencer’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Spencer is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 60s.
Quick Facts About Spencer
Age | Not Available |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Not Available |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Jim Spencer Height
Spencer stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Jim Spencer Family
Spencer enjoys spending time with his nephews and nieces Zach, Falicia, Kenedy, Joaquin, Kandis, Braelyn, Zak, and Zoey. Information regarding Spencer’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Jim Spencer Wife
Information about Spencer’s dating life is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. It is therefore not known if Spencer is engaged to someone or whether he is married. It is also not known if he has any children.
Jim Spencer Salary
Being one of the top senior weathercasters for KXAN News Spencer earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Jim Spencer’s Net Worth
Spencer has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a weathercaster.
Jim Spencer KXAN News
Spencer is working at KXAN News where he works alongside other famous KXAN News anchors and reporters including;
- Monica Madden
- Maggie Glynn
- Daniel Marin
- Jennifer Sanders
- Jala Washington
- Mike Rush
- David Yeomans
- Kristen Currie
- Nick Bannin
- Sean Kelly
- Rich Segal
- Roger Wallace
- Jonathan Thomas
- Noah Gross