What does a Soil Scientist do?

You study soils and assess them for sustainable land management.

How much does a Soil Scientist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 75'000, mid ~CHF CHF 95'000 per year (approximate).

Soil Scientist

Nature & Environment

Soil scientists study the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. They create soil analyses, assess soil fertility, and advise on sustainable soil management. In Switzerland, they work for environmental agencies, agricultural research stations like Agroscope, or environmental consulting firms.

Entry

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 125'000

CHF 10'417/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Soil Scientist

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 75'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics7/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual4/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands5/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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