What does a Tobacco Grower do?

You grow tobacco plants and tend the fields until harvest.

What education does Tobacco Grower require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Tobacco Grower earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 45'000, mid ~CHF CHF 58'000 per year (approximate).

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Tobacco Grower

Nature & Environment

Tobacco growers cultivate tobacco in western Switzerland and the Broye region. They tend plants from seedling to harvest, dry and ferment the leaves, and supply the domestic tobacco industry.

Entry

~CHF 45'000

CHF 3'750/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 58'000

CHF 4'833/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration36 months

Your path to Tobacco Grower

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

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Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

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Career Start

Qualified professional

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Starting salary: CHF 45'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT2/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic5/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity3/10

🤝 Social Contact3/10

💪 Physical Demands10/10

📈 Career Growth4/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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