What does a Hop Farmer do?

You grow hops for the Swiss beer brewing industry.

What education does Hop Farmer require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Hop Farmer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 48'000, mid ~CHF CHF 62'000 per year (approximate).

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Hop Farmer

Nature & Environment

Hop farmers cultivate hops for the Swiss beer brewing industry. They tend the hop gardens, harvest the cones, and market their products to breweries. The craft beer movement has increased demand for Swiss hops.

Entry

~CHF 48'000

CHF 4'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 62'000

CHF 5'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 82'000

CHF 6'833/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration36 months

Your path to Hop Farmer

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Secondary School

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Company + vocational school

3–4 years

Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

Career Start

Qualified professional

Starting salary: CHF 48'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science6/10

💻 IT2/10

🔧 Manual9/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity3/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands9/10

📈 Career Growth4/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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