Salary by experience
View as table
| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 66'729 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 60'590 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 63'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 72'600 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 73'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsConstruction
Steinmetz/in EFZ
You shape natural stone into works of art and building components.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You work with natural stone, design sculptures, and install components for construction and renovation.
You turn raw stone blocks into precise components or artistic sculptures. Whether in the workshop or on site, your craft combines traditional techniques with modern machinery. You plan, cut, grind, and install. With skill and patience, you create durable works for construction, industry, and heritage conservation. You always prioritise safety and quality.
FieldConstruction
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryCultural Heritage
Swissdoc 0.110.5.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Stonemason. Based on 75 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+68% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 45'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'474 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 75'400 |
Top earning cantons
View as table
| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 73'000 | 17 |
| Geneva | CHF 64'500 | 12 |
Top paying industries
View as table
| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 76'000 | 5 |
| Industry various | CHF 71'000 | 7 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 70'000 | 31 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 63'000 | 25 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Steinmetz/in EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
You complete a four-year dual apprenticeship at a company, supplemented by block courses at the vocational school.
Typical training path
Steinmetz/in EFZ
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- manual skill
- spatial imagination
- aesthetic sense
- strong build
- healthy back and respiratory organs (due to dust)
- care and precision
- no fear of heights
- no hypersensitivity to noise
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual skill
- Spatial thinking
- Physical stamina
- Attention to detail
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the workbench and transfer the planned measurements onto the stone block with a tape measure. You shape the surface with a grinding tool while the vacuum keeps the air clean.
- You measure the stone block precisely and transfer the planned dimensions with a ruler.
- You sketch designs for tombstones or fountains and carve them into stone.
- You operate heavy machinery to cut stair steps or kitchen countertops precisely.
- You grind and polish surfaces until the natural stone reaches its desired texture.
- You install finished components on historic facades and protect them from the weather.
- You maintain your tools and forge simple spindles for the workshop.
Working conditions
You work in small to medium-sized craft businesses, quarries, or sculptor studios. Depending on the job, you switch between the workshop and the construction site.
Where to learn
- Verein Bildung Naturstein VBNSeilerstrasse 22, 3001 Bern
- Naturstein-Verband Schweiz NVSSeilerstr. 22, 3001 Bern
- Schweizerischer Baumeisterverband SBV GrundbildungWeinbergstrasse 49, 8042 Zürich
Strengths
- Manual skill
- Spatial thinking
- Physical stamina
- Attention to detail
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Dust and noise
- Weather dependency
- High precision requirements
06 · Similar
