Maria Genero Early Life, Career, Relationship, & Net Worth

It is a habit of ours that we often take a peek at the weather forecast before going out, and we all are familiar with weather news. Likewise, in today’s topic, we will talk about the weather anchor of WGRZ TV, Maria Genero. She currently works as a weather anchor who updates us with the weather news through the WGRZ TV channel.

The very talented journalist has gained massive fans through her mesmerizing personality. In her personal life, Genero is single and lives with her cute little dog. Wanna know more about Maria Genero? Then stay on the page and keep scrolling.

Early Life

Maria Genero was born on July 30. 1963, in Niagara Falls, New York, the USA. Moreover, she holds an American nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. Her zodiac sign is Leo. There is no information about her family background and early life.

Genero attended the University of Mississippi Broadcast Meteorology Program and was credentialed by the national weather association in 1989 after she completed her course.

Career as a Meteorologist

Maria began working at the CBS affiliate in Buffalo as a weekend weathercaster. It was there that she enrolled in the University Of Mississippi Broadcast Meteorology program, completed her course work and was credentialed by the National Weather Association in 1989.

Maria began her career after she graduated from University. She moved to Miami, Florida and joined WCIX. While on WCIX, she received a title as a chief weather fill-in for Mark McEwen for CBS. As she gained a successful career from  WCIX, Genero got an offer from Fox News.

She worked there as a host for a show called ‘Good Day New York’. She also worked with renowed Fox News reporters like Morgan  Ortagus, Jillian Mele, and Rick Reichmuth.

Once in her journey, she was featured in movies like Striptease and Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies. However, her movie career didn’t last long, so she moved back home in 2001 and started forecasting weather at WGRZ in 2006. Currently, she is working at the WGRZ as a regular meteorologist.

Leading  a Single Life

Moving towards Maria’s personal life, she is leading a single life even in her late fifties. During an interview with TotallyBuffalo, Maria explained that she is allergic to dating. She might have dated some boys in her past since she lives a lowkey life; there is no information about it.

Additionally, in the same interview, Genero said that she is more interested in excelling in her profession than having a husband. It seems like she is more concerned about her work than being engaged in a relationship.

Apart from relationships and marriages,  Genero spends her offscreen life in her dog’s welfare association, Buffalo Animal Shelter. She frequently shares pictures with several dogs on her Social Media.

What’s Her Net Worth?

Maria has collected a good amount from her career as a journalist. However, she hasn’t revealed her net worth and salary in the media. According to glassdoor.com, the average wage of a weather forecaster is $38,023. Moreover, the salary depends on their designation. As for Maria, she had already gained the chief title back then. So, she might have earned more than the estimated one.

Currently, Maria works on a reputed News channel as a meteorologist and has added a big paycheque. With such fortunes, she is enjoying a lavish and rich life.