Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 76'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'600 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 81'050 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'769 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'974 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 97'214 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Betriebsmechaniker/in
You ensure smooth production by maintaining and optimising machines and systems.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Betriebsmechaniker/in maintains, repairs and optimises industrial machines and systems to keep production running smoothly.
Stable production processes are key in modern industry. Betriebsmechaniker/in ensures that machines and systems run perfectly. You carry out maintenance, perform repairs and develop new solutions to optimise existing systems. Your technical expertise and structured approach make you an indispensable expert in the production environment.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMechanical Engineering
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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 Mechanical Engineering Technician. Based on 361 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 79'300 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 77'467 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 80'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 84'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 90'725 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 87'087 | 53 |
| Thurgau | CHF 84'500 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 83'835 | 24 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 81'378 | 13 |
| Berne | CHF 80'000 | 27 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 98'000 | 5 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 91'000 | 5 |
| Industry various | CHF 82'000 | 45 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 80'600 | 231 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 76'000 | 13 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 73'500 | 11 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Betriebsmechaniker/in
Official education path
Initial training is completed through a recognised mechanical or electrical apprenticeship leading to the EFZ.
Typical training path
Betriebsmechaniker/in
Prerequisites
- Electronic/electrotechnical knowledge
- Willingness to work shifts and/or on-call duty
Requirements
- Independent, responsible and structured working style
- Flexible and solution-oriented approach
Where this can lead
Career changers with a related mechanical or electrical initial training can often meet the requirements quickly.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Structured approach
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
On a typical workday, you check maintenance schedules. You also check production lines together with external specialists. For minor faults, you analyse the causes and get the machines running again immediately.
- You maintain and repair industrial machines and complex production systems.
- You create detailed maintenance lists and update technical instructions.
- You coordinate external specialists and support suppliers during inspections.
- You analyse fault causes and quickly get equipment back online.
- You support the installation and commissioning of new systems.
- You develop optimisation proposals for existing production processes to boost efficiency.
Working conditions
You work in industry, typically in manufacturing halls or production facilities. Your workplace is often characterised by machine noise and technical equipment.
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Structured approach
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Flexibility
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- On-call duty
- Physical strain
- Responsibility
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