What does a Meteorologist do?

You study weather and climate and create weather forecasts.

How much does a Meteorologist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 72'000, mid ~CHF CHF 96'000 per year (approximate).

Meteorologist

Nature & Environment

Meteorologists research weather and climate phenomena. They create weather forecasts, analyze climate data, and warn the public and various industries about extreme weather events.

Entry

~CHF 72'000

CHF 6'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 96'000

CHF 8'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 110'000

CHF 9'167/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration36 months

Your path to Meteorologist

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Secondary School

You are here

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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 / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 72'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics9/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual3/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands3/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)4/10

✨ AI Risk6/10

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