Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'175 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 55'850 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 102'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 71'925 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 117'500 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Meteorologe/-login UNI/ETH
You analyse weather data and create precise forecasts for clients and research.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Meteorologists examine weather phenomena, develop climate models, and issue warnings for various industries.
Your work focuses on complex processes in the atmosphere. You use powerful computer programs to analyse satellite images and measurement data. From this, you derive weather forecasts and climate models. Whether for agriculture, aviation, or research: your analyses help identify risks early and prepare society for extreme weather.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryEnvironment, Ecology & Sustainability
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Meteorologist. Based on 16 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 40'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 68'250 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 107'129 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 68'250 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor-/Master-Abschluss der jeweiligen Hochschule im entsprechenden Studiengebiet
Official education path
A completed Bachelor or Master degree in a scientific field forms the basis for entering the profession.
Typical training path
Bachelor-/Master-Abschluss der jeweiligen Hochschule im entsprechenden Studiengebiet
Prerequisites
- eidg. anerkannte Matura
- Diplom einer Fachhochschule
- Berufsmatura and Ergänzungsprüfung der Schweiz
- Completed university degree (usually in a scientific field) for MeteoSchweiz further training
Requirements
- Analytical skills
- Flair for numbers
- IT knowledge
- Enjoyment of computer work
- Reliability
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Technical affinity
- High reliability
- High precision
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk in front of several screens. You check live satellite data. At the same time, you compare numerical models with measured values. This helps you issue timely warnings for approaching storms.
- You analyse satellite images and evaluate numerical models for weather forecasting.
- You create custom weather reports as text or graphics for various clients.
- You research the formation of hail, Föhn winds, or thunderstorms in basic research.
- You constantly monitor weather conditions. This allows you to issue storm or thunderstorm warnings early.
- You provide meteorological data for aviation, agriculture, and road traffic.
- You maintain international networks. You also work closely with other specialist agencies.
Working conditions
You work for the national weather service, private weather providers, or university institutes. You are also active at air hygiene and environmental protection offices, in monitoring stations, or for media companies.
Where to learn
- Bundesamt für Meteorologie und Klimatologie MeteoSchweiz OperationCenter 1Postfach 257, 8058 Zürich
- Swissuniversities Rektorenkonferenz der schweizerischen HochschulenEffingerstr. 15, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Technical affinity
- High reliability
- High precision
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- High responsibility
- Competition for jobs
- Continuous training
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