Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 68'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 68'889 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 71'714 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 85'172 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 96'525 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Umweltbildner/in
Share nature topics through hands-on experiences and promote sustainability.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You design hands-on educational programs for nature and the environment. You also strengthen awareness of sustainability.
Umweltbildner/in brings people closer to nature. You design hands-on programs for children, young people, and adults. The focus is on respectful use of natural resources. You share knowledge, encourage action, and support sustainable lifestyles. Your goal is to actively help protect the environment.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryEducation & Teaching
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Pädagogin. Based on 141 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+35% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 56'666 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 76'374 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 99'219 | 18 |
| Zurich | CHF 75'000 | 27 |
| Berne | CHF 68'000 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 80'436 | 58 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 70'965 | 14 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 70'255 | 50 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 65'000 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Umweltbildner/in
Official education path
The usual path involves part-time CAS courses or further training in environmental adult education.
Typical training path
Umweltbildner/in
Prerequisites
- Education, studies or professional experience in the environmental field (for Umwelt-Erwachsenenbildner/in)
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter this field. You just need teaching experience or ecological expertise.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Love of nature
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Project management
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in a forest or a park. You lead a small group through a nature-related game. Participants collect materials. They discuss local ecosystems. Together, they plan a sustainable action.
- You share nature and environment topics through hands-on learning. You reach different target groups.
- You enable active experiences in nature. This helps build a deep connection to the environment.
- You develop creative programs. They combine knowledge with practical strategies.
- You encourage participants to take action. They actively shape their own living space.
- You start and support processes for responsible environmental action. This happens within the community.
- You document educational projects. You also adapt the content to new ecological findings.
Working conditions
You work in education centers, nature reserves, municipalities, or environmental associations. You often design programs outdoors or in seminar rooms.
Where to learn
- éducation21 éducation21Monbijoustrasse 31, 3011 Bern
- Stiftung SILVIVA GeschäftsstelleJenatschstrasse 1, 8002 Zürich
- Bildungszentrum WWFBollwerk 35, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Love of nature
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Project management
Trade-offs
- Weather dependence
- Emotional strain
- Irregular hours
- Limited resources
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