Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 84'754 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 92'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 108'875 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 97'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 108'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Geograf/in UNI
You explore landscapes, plan cities and protect our environment
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Geographers examine natural areas, plan cities and develop solutions for environmental and climate challenges.
You analyse complex links between people and nature. Whether it is climate change, urban planning or nature conservation: your expertise helps you understand current challenges. You also develop sustainable strategies. You work closely with data, maps and scientific methods. This allows you to make informed decisions. Your work secures a livable future for future generations.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryEnvironment, Ecology & Sustainability
Swissdoc 0.160.45.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Geographer. Based on 40 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 42'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 79'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 89'610 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 83'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 77'000 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting various | CHF 79'000 | 9 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 76'900 | 16 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor/Master of Science in Geografie
Official education path
The main path is a Bachelor or Master degree in Geography at a university or university of applied sciences.
Typical training path
Bachelor/Master of Science in Geografie
Prerequisites
- gymnasiale Maturität
- Berufsmaturität with passed Passerelle
- Bachelor degree (FH, PH, UH, ETH)
Requirements
- Interest in physical processes
- Analytical skills
- Flair for numbers
- Enjoyment of computer work
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Understanding of nature
- Numerical affinity
- IT affinity
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your computer. You analyse geographical data. Together with colleagues, you design maps for urban planning. You also visit sites to check soil samples. You discuss results with experts from different fields.
- You study climate changes and their impact on glaciers and water bodies.
- You plan urban development projects. You create new green spaces for the public.
- You analyse soils, rock layers and natural habitats in detail.
- You manage complex databases. You prepare research results for professional publications.
- You create maps and illustrations. You work closely with geomatics specialists.
- You lead courses at schools or universities. You share your expertise with students.
- You develop concepts to protect the environment. You also plan for climate change adaptation.
Working conditions
You work for private companies, government offices or research institutes. Your office is often in planning firms, museums, schools or environmental organisations.
Where to learn
- Universität BaselPetersplatz 1, 4001 Basel
- Universität BernHochschulstrasse 6, 3012 Bern
- Universität ZürichRämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich
- Université deGenève 24, 1211 Genf
- Universität Freiburg Avenue del'Europe 20, 1700 Freiburg
- Université de Lausanne1015 Lausanne
- Universität Neuenburg Avenue duPremier-Mars 26, 2000 Neuenburg
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Understanding of nature
- Numerical affinity
- IT affinity
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Heavy data load
- Changing projects
- Research pressure
- Fieldwork
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