Ken Johnson Biography

Ken Johnson is an American meteorologist working for KAUZ as the chief meteorologist since joining the station in June 2008. Previously, he spent almost 9 years as a weekend and morning meteorologist at WAPT in Jackson, Mississippi.

Ken Johnson Education

Johnson joined Mississippi State University in 1996 after finishing high school. In 2000, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.

Ken Johnson Career

Johnson works for KAUZ as the chief meteorologist. He has a no-nonsense attitude toward weather forecasting, hoping to provide clear, precise, and trustworthy information. With more than 2 decades of experience, he has steered viewers through some of the biggest weather events, including hurricanes, flash floods, tornadoes, and even blizzards.

Johnson has the American Meteorological Society’s Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval, the highest professional designation awarded by the organization. Before moving to Wichita Falls, he spent almost 9 years as a weekend and morning meteorologist at WAPT in Jackson, Mississippi. There, he broadcast many severe weather events, including Hurricane Katrina in 2006.

Ken Johnson Age

Johnson was born on March 25, 1976, in the United States of America. He is 50 years old as of 2026. Johnson celebrates his birthday on March 25th. On March 25, 2026, he posted photos of himself on his Facebook account and captioned, “Today is my bday yall. This is my last year to be in the 40’s.”

Ken Johnson Height

Johnson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Ken Johnson Family

Johnson grew up with his sister, Kristy, but has managed to keep his personal life out of the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents.

Ken Johnson Wife

Johnson married Kellie on June 20, 2017, in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. On June 21, 2025, he posted photos of them on his Facebook account and captioned, “8 years ago today, I married my wife Kellie, on a beach in Florida — right in the middle of a tropical storm…Happy anniversary, Kellie. I’d marry you all over again even in the middle of a tropical storm!” The couple has a blended family of five children, including his 3 children, Helicity, Haze, and Cape, and her son, Jordan, and daughter, Taylor, as well as six Golden Retrievers.

Helicity was born on May 12, 2002, and is 24 years old as of 2026. On May 12, 2025, Johnson posted a photo of them on his Facebook account and captioned, “It’s a perfect day to celebrate 23 years of living. Happy bday to my sweet and beautiful daughter.”

Haze celebrates his birthday on September 11th, as evidenced by Johnson’s Facebook post on September 11, 2026, captioned, “Help me wish my oldest son Haze a very happy birthday!”

Cape celebrates his birthday on August 27th, as evidenced by Johnson’s Facebook post on August 27, 2026, captioned, “Help me wish my big little son, Cape Johnson, a Happy Birthday!”

Kellie celebrates her birthday on February 1st, as evidenced by Johnson’s Facebook post on February 1, 2026, captioned, “Happy birthday to my beautiful wife today.”

Johnson enjoys being with his family during his free time. In addition, he is just as comfortable in the kitchen as he is in the weather center. He also loves flipping homes, the outdoors, and enjoys a round of golf on occasion. A devoted New Orleans Saints fan, he never misses a game.

Ken Johnson Net Worth

Johnson has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.

Ken Johnson Salary

Johnson earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.