Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 63'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'429 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 91'023 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 79'342 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 74'400 |
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Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Tapezierer/in beim Theater
You upholster furniture and drape curtains for the stage
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You prepare theatre furniture, sew curtains, and keep operations running smoothly during rehearsals and shows
In the theatre, you are the invisible creator behind the scenes. You upholster furniture, sew curtains, and drape fabrics. During rehearsals and performances, you make sure everything is placed perfectly. Your work blends craftsmanship with a creative eye for the stage. You work closely with the director and the set design team. This creates a harmonious atmosphere for the audience
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryInterior Decoration, Flooring & Glazing
Swissdoc 0.450.68.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Innenausbauzeichnerin. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+49% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 58'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'047 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'200 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 66'000 | 22 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Raumausstatter/in EFZ oder Polydesigner/in 3D EFZ
Official education path
You enter the field through related initial training in interior decoration or polydesign
Typical training path
Raumausstatter/in EFZ oder Polydesigner/in 3D EFZ
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung mit eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis EFZ
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Raumausstatter/in EFZ (früher Innendekorateur/in) or Polydesigner/in 3D EFZ (früher Dekorationsgestalter/in)
Requirements
- Knowledge of art styles and everyday objects from different centuries
- Organisational skills
Where this can lead
A career change is possible through related initial training in interior decoration or polydesign
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Knowledge of art styles
- Organised approach
- Manual dexterity
- Strong team spirit
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at your preparation station and check the upholstery of a chair. In the background, the next props are already ready. Just before the performance, you check the curtain draping once more. This ensures everything finds its place at the right time
- You upholster theatre furniture and prepare it for the next production
- You make curtains and drape fabrics according to the director's instructions
- You decorate walls and create a fitting visual environment
- You place furniture and curtains precisely during rehearsals and performances
- You monitor the storage and care of all theatre furniture
- You work closely with the set construction and design teams
Working conditions
You usually work in the backstage areas of theatres, opera houses, or stage workshops. There, you share your workspace with other technicians and artists
Where to learn
- Schweizer Verband technischer Bühnen- und Veranstaltungsberufe svtb-asttRäffelstrasse 20, 8045 Zürich
Strengths
- Knowledge of art styles
- Organised approach
- Manual dexterity
- Strong team spirit
Trade-offs
- Regular shift work
- Physical strain
- Tight deadlines
- Changing assignments
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