What does a Environmental Technician do?

You develop solutions for wastewater, air and waste management.

What education does Environmental Technician require?

College of Higher Education (36 months)

How much does a Environmental Technician earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 60'000, mid ~CHF CHF 81'600 per year (approximate).

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Environmental Technician

Engineering

Environmental technicians develop and implement solutions for environmental problems such as wastewater treatment, air purification, and waste management. They monitor environmental parameters, carry out measurements, and optimise technical systems for environmental protection.

Entry

~CHF 60'000

CHF 5'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 81'600

CHF 6'800/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 105'000

CHF 8'750/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelCollege of Higher Education

Duration36 months

Your path to Environmental Technician

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Secondary School

You are here

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Basic training first

3–4 years

Work Experience

Gain experience

1–2 years

College of Higher Education

Advanced specialization

2–3 years

Career Start

HF Diploma

Starting salary: CHF 60'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics7/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual5/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands4/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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