What does a Hydrologist do?

You study water cycles and analyse hydrological data.

What education does Hydrologist require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Hydrologist earn?

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

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Hydrologist

Nature & Environment

Hydrologists work with the vital element of water in various fields of work. As researchers, they investigate water cycles, water quality, the physical, chemical and biological properties of underground and surface waters and locate their origin.

Entry

~CHF 72'000

CHF 6'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 90'000

CHF 7'500/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 117'000

CHF 9'750/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Hydrologist

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 72'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics7/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual4/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands5/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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