Josh WursterBiography
Josh Wurster is an American meteorologist working for 7NEWS as a meteorologist since joining the station in August 2018. Previously, he served TMJ4 News in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a year.
Josh Wurster Education
Wurster joined St. Cloud State University in August 2009 after finishing high school. In May 2013, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. While in college, he was heavily involved with the Atmospheric and Hydrologic Sciences Department, where he spent 2 years as a teaching assistant and tutor.
Josh Wurster Career
Wurster works for 7NEWS as a meteorologist. Having grown up in the Upper Midwest, he is familiar with the snow and cold that Boston winters can bring. He was raised in an outdoorsy family that always focused on the weather, from looking for dry stretches and getting hay off the fields to predicting the exact wind direction for hunting and fishing. This sparked his interest in the weather and his desire to pursue meteorology.
After graduating from college, Wurster forecasted the weather in Milwaukee, Iowa, and Minneapolis before moving to Boston. He looks forward to exploring the beauty of New England.
Josh Wurster Age
Wurster was born on Jabuary 27, 1991, in the United States of America. He is 35 years old as of 2026. Wurster celebrateshis birthday on January 27th. On January 27, 2025, he posted a photo on his Instagram account and captioned, “3️⃣4️⃣.”
Josh Wurster Height
Wurster stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Josh Wurster Family
Wurster grew up in northern Wisconsin but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Wurster has any siblings.
Josh Wurster Husband
Wurster is openly gay and in a relationship with Chris Conte. He regularly posts photos of them on his Instagram account, including on April 21, 2026, where he congratulated Chris for completing a marathon. In that post, Chris commented “Thank you for supporting me through this crazy training cycle. We did it! I love you ❤️.” Chris is a former a national correspondent who reported for all E.W. Scripps television stations across the country. He graduated from Boston University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Political Science. Wurster’s dog, Vinny, who he rescued has been with him since college. He enjoys hiking with Vinny and paddle boarding some lake.
Josh Wurster Net Worth
Wurster has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Josh Wurster Salary
Wurster earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Josh Wurster 7NEWS
Wurster is working at 7NEWS, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Adam Williams
- Jadiann Thompson
- Ryan Schulteis
- Amaka Ubaka
- Brandon Gunnoe
- Amanda Crawford
- Juliana Mazza
- Keke Vencill
- Olivia Michael
- Jeremy Reiner
- Chris Lambert
- Kelly Costa
- Kristina Shalhoup