Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 61'200 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 67'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 70'227 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 77'000 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Rohrnetzmonteur/in BP
You plan and lay gas and water pipes for energy supply.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Rohrnetzmonteur/in BP plan, lay and maintain underground pipes for water, gas and heat.
You ensure that households and businesses always receive clean water, gas and heat. In this profession, you plan the construction of pipe networks. You coordinate outdoor construction sites and monitor strict safety rules. With technical know-how and organisational skills, you secure the critical infrastructure for energy and water supply.
FieldConstruction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryBuilding Services
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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 Rohrnetzmonteurin. Based on 955 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'720 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 65'760 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 67'760 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 71'000 | 96 |
| Aargau | CHF 70'915 | 63 |
| Valais | CHF 69'965 | 40 |
| Lucerne | CHF 69'450 | 24 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 68'000 | 25 |
| Thurgau | CHF 67'600 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 81'000 | 25 |
| Recruitment agency / Staffing | CHF 75'001 | 7 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 71'800 | 9 |
| Education | CHF 71'000 | 10 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 69'888 | 56 |
| Utilities | CHF 66'570 | 64 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Rohrnetzmonteur/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ Ca. 1 Jahr (6 Kurswochen), berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A part-time course of about one year provides the necessary specialist knowledge for the federal specialist certificate.
Typical training path
Rohrnetzmonteur/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) or equivalent qualification and at least 2 years of professional experience in the field of pipe network installation
- At least 6 years of professional experience in the field of pipe network installation
- Valid Polyethylen-Schweisser-Ausweis (examination for welding and laying pressurised, underground pipes and pipe components made of PE in the gas and water trade)
- Required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Ability to lead employees and work in a team
- Analytical skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Reliability
Where this can lead
With targeted further training and broad energy standard knowledge, lateral moves into management positions are possible.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Team leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Safety awareness
- Reliability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on a construction site. You check the exact route for a new water pipe using the plans. While your colleagues weld the pipes, you check safety distances. You also document the progress in a report.
- You plan the construction of gas and water pipes for new projects.
- You coordinate material transport and set up the construction site.
- You lay underground pipes and install hydrants according to exact plans.
- You carry out safety checks to prevent accidents and leaks.
- You repair damaged pipe networks and put lines back into operation.
- You document workflows and create detailed work plans for your team.
Working conditions
You work mainly outdoors on construction sites. You adapt to all kinds of weather. A small part of your tasks is done in the office or at the client's site.
Where to learn
- Fachverband für Wasser, Gas und Wärme SVGW Grütlistr. 44Postfach 2110, 8027 Zürich
Strengths
- Team leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Safety awareness
- Reliability
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Irregular hours
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
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