Ashley Dougherty

Ashley Dougherty is a famous American Meteorologist currently working for ABC affiliate WTAE-TV. She has been working as the weekday, morning and noon meteorologist for the station since 2012. Previously, Ashley has worked at KDKA-TV as a freelance meteorologist for two years.

As of 2018, the beautiful and popular meteorologist Ashley Dougherty has an evaluated net worth of $2 million. Her annual salary is roughly between $150,000 to $200,000. Ashley married her longtime boyfriend Robert Baft in 2018. As per their families, the lovely couple is planning to have a baby soon.

Ashley Dougherty Net Worth, Salary and Earnings

Being a regular meteorologist for WTAE-TV, Ashley Dougherty earns an annual salary of $150,000, which is reasonable to her experience and personality. In addition, the reported average salary for weather reporter in the United States is $100,000 including bonuses and incentives.

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Employees from the popular television channels such as Fox News, CBS, NBC, USA Network, etc generally earn more than the regular tv channels. Further, as an employee of the ABC Network affiliate channel, Ashley has an estimated net worth of $2 million, as of 2018. It can be assumed that her career earning is likely to be increased more than the present time.

As a matter of fact, Ashley began working at an early age of 13. She used to work as a golf-cart washer at a minimum wage.

Ashley Dougherty Personal Life, Wedding, and Husband

Let’s take a deep look inside Ashley Dougherty’s personal life!

One of the most beautiful female meteorologists, Ashley Dougherty is just 31 years old, as of 2018. Talking about her hobbies, Ashley loves to play golf. Further, she likes to travel and spend the leisure time with close relatives.

Regarding her relationship status, Ashley is currently married to her longtime boyfriend Robert Baft. The couple dated a few years, before tying the Knot on August 25, 2018. The couple also participated in a “Best Engagement Couples” contest. 

The wedding ceremony took place at Iron Mill Farmstead, Pittsburgh, where friends, relatives, and families were gathered. The newly-wed couple has been cherishing their marital life, as they regularly spend time on monthly vacations.

Regarding the kids, both Ashley and Robert hasn’t revealed anything in front of media. However, as per their close relatives, the couple soon might have a baby.

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Apart from that, Dougherty is also pretty active on social media too. She has more than 15k followers on Twitter and 9k followers on Instagram, respectively. Her personal Facebook page has more than 32k followers. 

Ashley Dougherty Early Life, Education, and Beauty Pageants

Ashley Dougherty was born on May 18, 1987, in Wampum, Pennsylvania. Ashley is the youngest member of the family, besides her two older brothers Chris and Juston. By nationality, she is an American and belongs to the white ethnic group.

According to sources, Ashley’s family is quite educated with a decent wealthy background. Her parents have been living together in Pennsylvania, since 1973.

CAPTION: Ashley with her parents
SOURCE: WTAE.com

Ashley completed her high-schooling from Mohawk High School, where she was the only girl on the boy’s golf team. In addition, she used to work as a cleaner of golf-carts.

During her high-school, Ashley became one of the first female pole vaulters. She used to be on a cheerleading team and was the co-captain of Mohawk’s junior high and varsity squads.

CAPTION: Ashley Dougherty after Pennsylvania Scholarship Pageant
SOURCE: WTAE.com

In addition, Ashley was crowned homecoming queen and she became one of the top 10 finalists in the Pennsylvania Scholarship Pageant. Furthermore, Ashley has competed in several pageants, including Miss Pennsylvania USA.

After graduating from high school, Ashley attended Bethany College in West Virginia. She graduated with a bachelor degree in Communication and was named to the Bethany’s Communications and Media Arts “Wall of Fame”.

CAPTION: Ashley Dougherty at Bethany College Graduation Ceremony
SOURCE: WTAE.com

Following, she earned her degree in Meteorology from Mississippi State University, located in Starkville, Mississippi. Later in 2008, she began her broadcasting career at WTRF-TV as a weekend meteorologist in West Virginia.

Ashley Dougherty Professional Career, Social work, and accolades

Ashley Dougherty is best recognized as an American meteorologist for ABC affiliate, “WTAE-TV”. She has been working as weekday, morning and noon meteorologist for the station since 2012. Previously, she has also served at KDKA-TV as a freelance meteorologist for more than two years.

Ashley began her on-air career as a weekend meteorologist in 2008 at WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia. Beginning in 2010, she worked as a freelance meteorologist for KDKA-TV for 2 years in Pittsburgh.

The new @WTAE 4 Degree Guarantee ice scrapers came just in time! @AshleyD_WTAE, @MichelleWTAE, and I are going to put them to use tomorrow morning! You can sign up to win one of your own here: https://t.co/bjdnfrWnY6 pic.twitter.com/bHYyeHpUCy

— Alex Alecci (@AlexAlecciWTAE) November 15, 2018

In 2013, for her accomplishments at work and involvement in the community an charitable deeds, she was selected as one of “Pittsburgh’s Finest”. In 2014, she was voted as “Best Meteorologist” by Pittsburgh Magazine.

Ashley has also contributed as a production assistant/editor for an award-winning commentary “The point” with Mark Hyman. It was her first Tv Venture, which was well received by the audiences and critics.

Apart from that, Ashley has also competed on a dancing show called “Dancing for a cause” in October, which provides children and their families shelters and rights against domestic violence and abuse.

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An avid pet lover and animal advocate, Ashley works to spread awareness among people regarding animal abuse. She rigorously works for animal welfare and has been involved with pet shelters and makes efforts to provide permanent homes to stray dogs and cats.

CAPTION: Ashley with her dog Bubba
SOURCE: WTAE.com

She adopted her Persian cat, Bella, from the Persian Rescue shelter in Virginia, and her dog, Bubba from an animal shelter in Ohio. Ashley took the ice bucket challenge with Sally Wiggin as well to help raise money for the ‘ALS Association‘.

• American meteorologist
• Animal advocate
• Meterologist