What does a Beekeeper do?

You keep bee colonies, harvest honey and tend the hives.

What education does Beekeeper require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (24 months)

How much does a Beekeeper earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 40'000, mid ~CHF CHF 52'000 per year (approximate).

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Beekeeper

Nature & Environment

Beekeepers keep bee colonies, harvest honey, and ensure the pollination of agricultural crops. They maintain bee health, combat diseases, and market bee products. An ecologically important profession with growing demand.

Entry

~CHF 40'000

CHF 3'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 52'000

CHF 4'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 68'000

CHF 5'667/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration24 months

Your path to Beekeeper

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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 40'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science7/10

💻 IT3/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands7/10

📈 Career Growth4/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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