Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 57'432 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 57'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 59'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 66'840 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 70'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsVehicles
Bootbauer/in EFZ
You build and repair wooden and plastic vessels.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You build and maintain boats. You install technical equipment and interiors. You handle maintenance at the shipyard.
You design watercraft from the first sketch to delivery. You build sturdy hulls from wood, metal, or plastic. You install engines, pumps, and navigation systems. You also fit seats, beds, and kitchen units. Your work combines traditional craftsmanship with modern marine technology. It requires precise attention to detail. You check plans carefully, sand surfaces, and apply weatherproof paint. This creates safe and durable boats for leisure and professional sports.
FieldVehicles
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryAircraft, Boat & Other Vehicle Construction
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Boat builder. Based on 61 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-24% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 89'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 59'600 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 67'500 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Machine / System construction | CHF 65'000 | 5 |
| Industry various | CHF 64'268 | 6 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 61'350 | 34 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 58'956 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bootbauer/in EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
You complete a four-year apprenticeship at a boatyard. You attend school weekly.
Typical training path
Bootbauer/in EFZ
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- Enjoyment of water sports
- handwerkliches Geschick
- technical understanding
- spatial awareness
- healthy, strong constitution
- physical flexibility
- precise working method
Where this can lead
You can switch careers with a shortened apprenticeship as a boat technician. Further training as a wood technician or mechanical engineer HF expands your career options.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Craftsmanship
- Technical understanding
- Physical stamina
- Precise working methods
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in a semi-open workshop. You sand fresh paint on a boat hull. You check the wiring for new navigation devices. You discuss the next steps with your team.
- You study plans and choose the right materials for each part.
- You cut wood, bend metal, or shape resin for the hulls.
- You reinforce the vessels. You seal them to make them stable and watertight.
- You sand, polish, and paint the surfaces for weatherproof protection.
- You install engines, pumps, and sanitary systems according to technical specs.
- You wire electrical systems and test the radio equipment.
- You lift boats out of the water with cranes. You repair any damage.
- You replace defective parts. You adapt construction methods to new regulations.
Working conditions
You work in small teams at shipyards in Switzerland and abroad. You complete most tasks in semi-open workshops or directly outdoors.
Where to learn
- Schweiz. Bootbauer-VerbandBündtengasse 2, 4800 Zofingen
Strengths
- Craftsmanship
- Technical understanding
- Physical stamina
- Precise working methods
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependence
- Seasonal workload
- Shift work
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