How much does a Water Protection Specialist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 72'000, mid ~CHF CHF 90'000 per year (approximate).

Water Protection Specialist

Q: What does a Water Protection Specialist do?

You monitor the quality of lakes, rivers and groundwater.

Nature & Environment

Water protection specialists monitor the quality of lakes, rivers and groundwater. They take samples, analyse pollutants and implement measures to protect water bodies. Working for cantonal offices or engineering firms, the role combines fieldwork with laboratory analysis.

Entry

~CHF 72'000

CHF 6'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 90'000

CHF 7'500/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 115'000

CHF 9'583/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Water Protection Specialist

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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 72'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual4/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands4/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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