Walt Buteau Biography
Walt Buteau is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for WFLA as an investigative reporter. He has been working for the station since January 2021after working at WPRI still as an investigative reporter.
Walt Buteau Age
Buteau was born on August 31st but his age is unknown since he has managed to keep his life private. On August 31, 2016, WAPRI 12 wished Walt a happy birthday which he shared on his Facebook account.
Walt Buteau Height
Buteau stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 8 inches.
Walt Buteau Family
Buteau has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also not known if Buteau has any siblings.
Walt Buteau’s Wife
Rumors are circulating about Walt’s marital status, suggesting that he may be married to a wonderful wife and have a child. However, he has not made any public posts confirming this information on his social media pages. However, we will provide updates if more information becomes available.
Walt Buteau’s Net Worth
Buteau has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an investigative reporter.
Walt Buteau Salary
Buteau earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Walt Buteau Education
After completing high school, Walt enrolled at San Diego State University in 1980, where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Journalism and English. He successfully graduated in 1985. During his time at the university, he gained practical experience by working as an intern at KNSD from 1982 to 1985.
Walt Buteau Career
Buteau serves as an investigative reporter at WFLA-TV in Tampa, Florida, United States, having joined the station in January 2021. Before his tenure at WFLA, Walt held the position of investigative reporter at WPRI from March 1995 to December 2020. During his time at WPRI, Buteau delved into intriguing news stories, offering a diverse range of opportunities.
He gained acclaim for profiling remarkable individuals in award-winning series and street stories, as well as for uncovering concealed information that some preferred to keep hidden. Before his role at WPRI, Buteau worked at KTAL as both a news anchor and reporter from August 1988 to March 1995. During his time at KTAL, he notably anchored the station’s inaugural morning news program and later managed a bureau responsible for covering nine East Texas counties.
Buteau’s career began at WSIL, where he served as a reporter from September 1985 to August 1988. At WSIL, he anchored the station’s morning cut-ins and reported on a variety of general assignment stories spanning across southern Illinois.
Walt Buteau WFLA
Buteau is working at WFLA alongside other famous WFLA meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Chris Martinez
- Jack Royer
- Jeff Berardelli
- Leigh Spann
- Shannon Behnken
- Amanda Holly
- Mahsa Saeidi
- Rebecca Barry
- Dan Lucas
- Eric Stone
Walt Buteau Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.