Science and Engineering / Surveying and Mapping

Hydrographic Surveyor

Measures and maps underwater features of oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes using specialized equipment such as sonar, GPS, and echo sounders to collect data for navigation charts, coastal engineering, resource exploration, and environmental monitoring.

Average monthly gross

9,780 CHF

1 validated salaries

Median

9,780 CHF

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

9,780 CHF - 9,780 CHF

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Hydrographic Surveyor

ISCO

2165.4.1

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

1 records
Clear

By seniority

Lead / Expert 1 validated salaries
9,780 CHF 9,780 CHF - 9,780 CHF

Yearly trend

9,780 CHF
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Switzerland 9,780 CHF 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Novartis 9,780 CHF 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Marine Surveyor Hydrographer Nautical Surveyor Bathymetric Surveyor

Skills

Hard skills

Bathymetric Data Collection Sonar Operation GPS Surveying Echo Sounding Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Data Processing And Analysis Chart Production Tidal Analysis

Soft skills

Attention To Detail Problem Solving Teamwork Communication Adaptability

Tools

Multibeam Sonar Single-Beam Echo Sounder Side-Scan Sonar Differential GPS Total Station Hydrographic Software (E.G., Caris, Hypack, Qps Fledermaus)

Certifications

Certified Hydrographer (E.G., Fig/Iho/Ica Category A Or B) Stcw Certification Offshore Survival Training

Employment context

Industries

Marine And Coastal Surveying Offshore Oil And Gas Renewable Energy (Offshore Wind) Port And Harbor Management Environmental Consulting Government Hydrographic Offices Defense And Naval Operations

Company types

Surveying Companies Government Agencies Research Institutions Engineering Consultancies Offshore Service Providers

Work modes

On-Site

Remote compatibility

Low

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