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
Oberflächenspezialist/in Holz
Precise surface treatment for wood products and furniture
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You sand, varnish and create patina effects on wood surfaces. You also maintain the relevant varnishing equipment.
In wood processing, you are the expert for the final finish. Whether sanding, staining, varnishing or glazing – you ensure every piece is protected and looks great. With careful attention and a trained eye for colour, you apply your techniques precisely.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryWood Industry, Carpentry & Joinery
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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
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| 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
- 🎓 Oberflächenspezialist/in Holz
Official education path
The training takes place over a one-semester part-time course. It includes weekly classes and block sessions.
Typical training path
Oberflächenspezialist/in Holz
Prerequisites
- Schreiner/in mit abgeschlossener Berufslehre EFZ
- Berufsfachperson aus der Baubranche
- Carrosserielackierer/innen
- Industrielackierer/innen
- Maler/innen
Requirements
- Very good sense of colour
- No allergies
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Precise work
- Good sense of colour
- Technical understanding
- Physical stamina
- Hygiene awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the sanding and varnishing table. You carefully work on a new piece of furniture. You check the varnishing equipment regularly. You adjust the colours exactly.
- You prepare wood pieces carefully for further processing.
- You sand, stain and varnish the finished surfaces precisely.
- You create patina effects and glaze wood to achieve unique visual results.
- You maintain and check the varnishing and dip tanks regularly.
- You check the colour scheme. You adjust it exactly when needed.
Working conditions
You work in wood workshops, furniture manufactories or restoration teams. You often work in production halls. These areas have special varnishing and sanding zones.
Strengths
- Precise work
- Good sense of colour
- Technical understanding
- Physical stamina
- Hygiene awareness
Trade-offs
- Chemical exposure
- Physical strain
- High precision
- Repetitive tasks
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