Construction

Maurer/in EFZ

You build tomorrow's buildings with concrete and stones.

Maurer/in EFZ

01 · Overview

What this profession is about

Maurer/in EFZ construct and renovate outdoor structures and coordinate construction sites.

As a Maurer/in EFZ, you shape the buildings of Switzerland. You read plans, prepare formwork, pour concrete, and lay stones. You work reliably in a team, no matter the weather. You ensure stable foundations and secure walls. With further training, you later take on responsible roles on site.

FieldConstruction
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryPlanning & Civil Engineering
Swissdoc 0.430.18.0

02 · Salary

What you can earn

MedianCHF 69'638
CHF 37'900CHF 110'400
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Bricklayer. Based on 1,602 observations, updated 7 months ago.

Salary by experience

65k70kmedian 70k65k67k70k71k72k72k0-2 yrs3-5 yrs6-8 yrs9-11 yrs12-21 yrs21+ yrs
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ExperienceSalary (CHF)
0-2 yrsCHF 65'000
3-5 yrsCHF 67'200
6-8 yrsCHF 69'824
9-11 yrsCHF 70'900
12-21 yrsCHF 72'000
21+ yrsCHF 72'101

Salary trend

+5% over decade
68k70k72k69k69k68k72k2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025
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PeriodSalary (CHF)
2014-2016CHF 68'625
2017-2019CHF 69'012
2020-2022CHF 67'623
2023-2025CHF 72'000

Top earning cantons

  • SolothurnCHF 72'00026 obs.
  • ThurgauCHF 72'00041 obs.
  • LucerneCHF 71'50078 obs.
  • BerneCHF 71'000150 obs.
  • ZurichCHF 71'000183 obs.
  • AargauCHF 70'99098 obs.
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CantonSalaryObs.
SolothurnCHF 72'00026
ThurgauCHF 72'00041
LucerneCHF 71'50078
BerneCHF 71'000150
ZurichCHF 71'000183
AargauCHF 70'99098

Top paying industries

  • Agriculture / Forestry / WoodCHF 104'0008 obs.
  • Transport / LogisticsCHF 78'00010 obs.
  • Recruitment agency / StaffingCHF 72'1668 obs.
  • Public administration / AssociationsCHF 72'0006 obs.
  • EducationCHF 70'0009 obs.
  • Building trade / Real estateCHF 69'8681,367 obs.
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IndustrySalaryObs.
Agriculture / Forestry / WoodCHF 104'0008
Transport / LogisticsCHF 78'00010
Recruitment agency / StaffingCHF 72'1668
Public administration / AssociationsCHF 72'0006
EducationCHF 70'0009
Building trade / Real estateCHF 69'8681,367

03 · Pathway

How to enter and grow

  • 🎓 Maurer/in EFZ
  • 3 Jahre

Official education path

You complete a 3-year apprenticeship at a building company with 1 school day per week.

Typical training path

Maurer/in EFZ

Curriculum

  • Vorbereiten der zugeteilten Bauarbeiten
  • Ausführen von zugeteilten Bauarbeiten
  • Instruieren bei und Überwachen von zugeteilten Bauarbeiten
  • Kommunizieren und Zusammenarbeiten mit verschieden Anspruchsgruppen

Prerequisites

  • Completed compulsory school

Requirements

  • Manual dexterity
  • Practical understanding
  • Spatial imagination
  • Good health
  • Physical flexibility and strength
  • No fear of heights
  • Weather resistance
  • Teamwork skills
  1. 1Vorbereiten der zugeteilten Bauarbeiten
  2. 2Ausführen von zugeteilten Bauarbeiten
  3. 3Instruieren bei und Überwachen von zugeteilten Bauarbeiten
  4. 4Kommunizieren und Zusammenarbeiten mit verschieden Anspruchsgruppen

Where this can lead

A lateral entry is often possible through a shortened apprenticeship as a draughtsman or through relevant professional experience.

04 · Skills & fit

What it takes

Required skills

  • Manual dexterity
  • Physical stamina
  • Spatial thinking
  • Team spirit
  • Weather resistance

Personality fit

  • Swiss career path
  • Career transition
  • Professional growth

05 · Daily reality

What the work feels like

Typical day

You stand on the construction site. You check the guide rope and pour fresh concrete into the prepared formwork. Your team lays the bricks exactly. You check the straight line with a spirit level.

  • You read construction plans and plan the work steps with site management.
  • You set up the construction site and put up safety signs and barriers.
  • You check delivered materials and store them safely on site.
  • You prepare formwork for foundations and walls.
  • You pour concrete by hand or with machines and process it.
  • You lay bricks and check the straightness with a spirit level.
  • You install pipes for water and gas in the walls.
  • You coordinate simple construction work and instruct team members.
  • You record completed work in reports and discuss it.

Working conditions

You work outdoors on construction sites for building companies, regardless of the weather. You often work at great heights and wear protective equipment.

Strengths

  • Manual dexterity
  • Physical stamina
  • Spatial thinking
  • Team spirit
  • Weather resistance

Trade-offs

  • Physical exhaustion
  • Weather dependency
  • Working at heights
  • Noise and dust

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